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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.90, 9,127.49 and 2,965.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.90, 9,127.49 and 2,965.22 is: 4,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.90 : 9,127.49 = 2,965.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.90/9,127.49 = 2,965.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.90x = 9,127.49 × 2,965.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.90x = 27,064,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064,955.43/6,089.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.24

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