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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.74, 9,126.39 and 2,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.74, 9,126.39 and 2,964.81 is: 4,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.74 : 9,126.39 = 2,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.74/9,126.39 = 2,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.74x = 9,126.39 × 2,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.74x = 27,058,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,012.34/6,085.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.13

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