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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.28, 9,044.13 and 1,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.28, 9,044.13 and 1,868.91 is: 2,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.28 : 9,044.13 = 1,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.28/9,044.13 = 1,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.28x = 9,044.13 × 1,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.28x = 16,902,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,665.00/6,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.43

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