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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.91, 9,061.14 and 2,530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.91, 9,061.14 and 2,530.17 is: 3,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.91 : 9,061.14 = 2,530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.91/9,061.14 = 2,530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.91x = 9,061.14 × 2,530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.91x = 22,926,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,224.59/6,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.77

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