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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.59, 9,061.65 and 2,093.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.59, 9,061.65 and 2,093.93 is: 3,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.59 : 9,061.65 = 2,093.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.59/9,061.65 = 2,093.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.59x = 9,061.65 × 2,093.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.59x = 18,974,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,453.38/6,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.60

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