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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.99, 9,053.78 and 1,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.99, 9,053.78 and 1,874.91 is: 2,812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.99 : 9,053.78 = 1,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.99/9,053.78 = 1,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.99x = 9,053.78 × 1,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.99x = 16,975,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975,022.66/6,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.77

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