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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.58, 9,005.32 and 2,107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.58, 9,005.32 and 2,107.08 is: 3,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.58 : 9,005.32 = 2,107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.58/9,005.32 = 2,107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.58x = 9,005.32 × 2,107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.58x = 18,974,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,929.67/6,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.60

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