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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.95, 9,041.67 and 1,868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.95, 9,041.67 and 1,868.17 is: 2,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.95 : 9,041.67 = 1,868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.95/9,041.67 = 1,868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.95x = 9,041.67 × 1,868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.95x = 16,891,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891,376.64/6,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.25

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