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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.76, 9,044.12 and 1,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.76, 9,044.12 and 1,867.79 is: 2,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.76 : 9,044.12 = 1,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.76/9,044.12 = 1,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.76x = 9,044.12 × 1,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.76x = 16,892,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,544.17/6,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.99

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