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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.94, 9,011.92 and 3,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.94, 9,011.92 and 3,929.70 is: 5,894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.94 : 9,011.92 = 3,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.94/9,011.92 = 3,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.94x = 9,011.92 × 3,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.94x = 35,414,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414,093.48/6,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.54

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