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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.91, 9,010.31 and 2,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.91, 9,010.31 and 2,309.04 is: 3,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.91 : 9,010.31 = 2,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.91/9,010.31 = 2,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.91x = 9,010.31 × 2,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.91x = 20,805,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805,154.66/6,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.96

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