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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.77, 9,042.90 and 1,868.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.77, 9,042.90 and 1,868.99 is: 2,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.77 : 9,042.90 = 1,868.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.77/9,042.90 = 1,868.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.77x = 9,042.90 × 1,868.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.77x = 16,901,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,089.67/6,030.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.48

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