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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.22, 9,074.54 and 2,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.22, 9,074.54 and 2,352.98 is: 3,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.22 : 9,074.54 = 2,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.22/9,074.54 = 2,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.22x = 9,074.54 × 2,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.22x = 21,352,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,239.70/6,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.59

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