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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.54, 9,065.57 and 2,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.54, 9,065.57 and 2,923.14 is: 4,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.54 : 9,065.57 = 2,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.54/9,065.57 = 2,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.54x = 9,065.57 × 2,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.54x = 26,499,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,915.12/6,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.39

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