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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.91, 9,027.23 and 5,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.91, 9,027.23 and 5,723.94 is: 8,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.91 : 9,027.23 = 5,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.91/9,027.23 = 5,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.91x = 9,027.23 × 5,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.91x = 51,671,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671,294.27/6,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.43

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