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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.81, 9,080.71 and 1,893.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.81, 9,080.71 and 1,893.98 is: 2,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.81 : 9,080.71 = 1,893.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.81/9,080.71 = 1,893.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.81x = 9,080.71 × 1,893.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.81x = 17,198,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,701.09/6,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.97

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