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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.92, 9,072.45 and 2,350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.92, 9,072.45 and 2,350.43 is: 3,525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.92 : 9,072.45 = 2,350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.92/9,072.45 = 2,350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.92x = 9,072.45 × 2,350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.92x = 21,324,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324,149.84/6,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.87

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