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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.67, 6,009.75 and 2,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.67, 6,009.75 and 2,133.17 is: 3,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.67 : 6,009.75 = 2,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.67/6,009.75 = 2,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.67x = 6,009.75 × 2,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.67x = 12,819,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,788.36/4,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.81

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