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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.47, 9,002.19 and 2,104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.47, 9,002.19 and 2,104.95 is: 3,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.47 : 9,002.19 = 2,104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.47/9,002.19 = 2,104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.47x = 9,002.19 × 2,104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.47x = 18,949,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949,159.84/6,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.42

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