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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.99, 9,052.28 and 1,873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.99, 9,052.28 and 1,873.91 is: 2,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.99 : 9,052.28 = 1,873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.99/9,052.28 = 1,873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.99x = 9,052.28 × 1,873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.99x = 16,963,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,963,103.38/6,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.26

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