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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.89, 9,064.60 and 2,931.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.89, 9,064.60 and 2,931.39 is: 4,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.89 : 9,064.60 = 2,931.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.89/9,064.60 = 2,931.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.89x = 9,064.60 × 2,931.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.89x = 26,571,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,870.47/6,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.12

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