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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.02, 9,059.45 and 2,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.02, 9,059.45 and 2,535.91 is: 3,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.02 : 9,059.45 = 2,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.02/9,059.45 = 2,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.02x = 9,059.45 × 2,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.02x = 22,973,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,914.52/6,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.10

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