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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.99, 9,011.98 and 4,374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.99, 9,011.98 and 4,374.93 is: 6,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.99 : 9,011.98 = 4,374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.99/9,011.98 = 4,374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.99x = 9,011.98 × 4,374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.99x = 39,426,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,426,764.60/6,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.39

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