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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.58, 9,123.15 and 2,962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.58, 9,123.15 and 2,962.65 is: 4,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.58 : 9,123.15 = 2,962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.58/9,123.15 = 2,962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.58x = 9,123.15 × 2,962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.58x = 27,028,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,729.00/6,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.90

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