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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.74, 9,124.88 and 2,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.74, 9,124.88 and 2,963.81 is: 4,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.74 : 9,124.88 = 2,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.74/9,124.88 = 2,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.74x = 9,124.88 × 2,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.74x = 27,044,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,395.77/6,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.63

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