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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.78, 9,051.35 and 2,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.78, 9,051.35 and 2,746.44 is: 4,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.78 : 9,051.35 = 2,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.78/9,051.35 = 2,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.78x = 9,051.35 × 2,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.78x = 24,858,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,975.96/6,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.97

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