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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.96, 9,047.58 and 2,746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.96, 9,047.58 and 2,746.36 is: 4,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.96 : 9,047.58 = 2,746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.96/9,047.58 = 2,746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.96x = 9,047.58 × 2,746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.96x = 24,847,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,911.81/6,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.33

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