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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.56, 9,047.52 and 2,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.56, 9,047.52 and 2,569.92 is: 3,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.56 : 9,047.52 = 2,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.56/9,047.52 = 2,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.56x = 9,047.52 × 2,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.56x = 23,251,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251,402.60/6,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.04

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