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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.08, 9,072.14 and 2,928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.08, 9,072.14 and 2,928.58 is: 4,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.08 : 9,072.14 = 2,928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.08/9,072.14 = 2,928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.08x = 9,072.14 × 2,928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.08x = 26,568,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,487.76/6,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.61

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