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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.95, 9,069.84 and 2,149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.95, 9,069.84 and 2,149.43 is: 3,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.95 : 9,069.84 = 2,149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.95/9,069.84 = 2,149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.95x = 9,069.84 × 2,149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.95x = 19,494,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,986.19/6,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.47

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