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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.41, 9,052.80 and 2,916.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.41, 9,052.80 and 2,916.57 is: 4,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.41 : 9,052.80 = 2,916.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.41/9,052.80 = 2,916.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.41x = 9,052.80 × 2,916.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.41x = 26,403,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,124.90/6,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.43

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