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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.40, 9,071.10 and 2,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.40, 9,071.10 and 2,766.90 is: 4,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.40 : 9,071.10 = 2,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.40/9,071.10 = 2,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.40x = 9,071.10 × 2,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.40x = 25,098,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,098,826.59/6,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.35

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