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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.48, 9,082.35 and 2,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.48, 9,082.35 and 2,893.62 is: 4,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.48 : 9,082.35 = 2,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.48/9,082.35 = 2,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.48x = 9,082.35 × 2,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.48x = 26,280,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280,869.61/6,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.58

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