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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.87, 9,123.57 and 2,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.87, 9,123.57 and 2,962.94 is: 4,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.87 : 9,123.57 = 2,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.87/9,123.57 = 2,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.87x = 9,123.57 × 2,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.87x = 27,032,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,544.88/6,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.32

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