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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.07, 9,005.72 and 3,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.07, 9,005.72 and 3,544.05 is: 5,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.07 : 9,005.72 = 3,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.07/9,005.72 = 3,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.07x = 9,005.72 × 3,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.07x = 31,916,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916,721.97/6,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.31

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