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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.03, 9,051.08 and 2,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.03, 9,051.08 and 2,524.98 is: 3,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.03 : 9,051.08 = 2,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.03/9,051.08 = 2,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.03x = 9,051.08 × 2,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.03x = 22,853,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853,795.98/6,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.23

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