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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.89, 9,065.20 and 2,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.89, 9,065.20 and 2,669.44 is: 4,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.89 : 9,065.20 = 2,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.89/9,065.20 = 2,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.89x = 9,065.20 × 2,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.89x = 24,199,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,007.49/6,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.54

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