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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.76, 9,013.44 and 3,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.76, 9,013.44 and 3,088.16 is: 4,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.76 : 9,013.44 = 3,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.76/9,013.44 = 3,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.76x = 9,013.44 × 3,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.76x = 27,834,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,944.87/6,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.17

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