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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.53, 9,012.92 and 5,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.53, 9,012.92 and 5,429.19 is: 8,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.53 : 9,012.92 = 5,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.53/9,012.92 = 5,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.53x = 9,012.92 × 5,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.53x = 48,932,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,932,827.99/6,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.25

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