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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.96, 9,049.08 and 2,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.96, 9,049.08 and 2,747.36 is: 4,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.96 : 9,049.08 = 2,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.96/9,049.08 = 2,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.96x = 9,049.08 × 2,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.96x = 24,861,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,080.43/6,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.83

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