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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.84, 9,015.98 and 2,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.84, 9,015.98 and 2,112.52 is: 3,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.84 : 9,015.98 = 2,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.84/9,015.98 = 2,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.84x = 9,015.98 × 2,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.84x = 19,046,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,438.07/6,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.26

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