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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.91, 9,068.81 and 2,532.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.91, 9,068.81 and 2,532.97 is: 3,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.91 : 9,068.81 = 2,532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.91/9,068.81 = 2,532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.91x = 9,068.81 × 2,532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.91x = 22,971,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,971,023.67/6,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.06

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