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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.93, 9,069.98 and 3,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.93, 9,069.98 and 3,125.28 is: 4,689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.93 : 9,069.98 = 3,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.93/9,069.98 = 3,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.93x = 9,069.98 × 3,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.93x = 28,346,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,245.48/6,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.26

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