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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.91, 9,062.10 and 4,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.91, 9,062.10 and 4,872.84 is: 7,305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.91 : 9,062.10 = 4,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.91/9,062.10 = 4,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.91x = 9,062.10 × 4,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.91x = 44,158,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,163.36/6,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.02

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