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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.42, 9,064.41 and 2,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.42, 9,064.41 and 2,755.63 is: 4,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.42 : 9,064.41 = 2,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.42/9,064.41 = 2,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.42x = 9,064.41 × 2,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.42x = 24,978,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978,160.13/6,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.12

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