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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.23, 9,140.39 and 2,802.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.23, 9,140.39 and 2,802.84 is: 4,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.23 : 9,140.39 = 2,802.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.23/9,140.39 = 2,802.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.23x = 9,140.39 × 2,802.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.23x = 25,619,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619,091.99/6,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.21

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