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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.31, 9,057.03 and 4,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.31, 9,057.03 and 4,869.33 is: 7,289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.31 : 9,057.03 = 4,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.31/9,057.03 = 4,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.31x = 9,057.03 × 4,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.31x = 44,101,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,101,667.89/6,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.16

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