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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.99, 9,006.87 and 3,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.99, 9,006.87 and 3,669.64 is: 5,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.99 : 9,006.87 = 3,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.99/9,006.87 = 3,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.99x = 9,006.87 × 3,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.99x = 33,051,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051,925.39/6,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.33

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