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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.48, 9,112.44 and 2,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.48, 9,112.44 and 2,954.13 is: 4,428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.48 : 9,112.44 = 2,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.48/9,112.44 = 2,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.48x = 9,112.44 × 2,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.48x = 26,919,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,332.38/6,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.63

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