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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.46, 9,048.33 and 2,746.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.46, 9,048.33 and 2,746.86 is: 4,118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.46 : 9,048.33 = 2,746.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.46/9,048.33 = 2,746.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.46x = 9,048.33 × 2,746.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.46x = 24,854,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854,495.74/6,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.08

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