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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.68, 9,069.35 and 2,151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.68, 9,069.35 and 2,151.31 is: 3,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.68 : 9,069.35 = 2,151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.68/9,069.35 = 2,151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.68x = 9,069.35 × 2,151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.68x = 19,510,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510,983.35/6,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.19

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