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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.16, 9,061.92 and 2,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.16, 9,061.92 and 2,968.32 is: 4,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.16 : 9,061.92 = 2,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.16/9,061.92 = 2,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.16x = 9,061.92 × 2,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.16x = 26,898,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,898,678.37/6,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.36

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