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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.41, 9,073.11 and 3,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.41, 9,073.11 and 3,086.04 is: 4,631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.41 : 9,073.11 = 3,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.41/9,073.11 = 3,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.41x = 9,073.11 × 3,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.41x = 27,999,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,972.90/6,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.61

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