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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.84, 9,056.58 and 2,916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.84, 9,056.58 and 2,916.03 is: 4,376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.84 : 9,056.58 = 2,916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.84/9,056.58 = 2,916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.84x = 9,056.58 × 2,916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.84x = 26,409,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,258.98/6,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.86

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