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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.63, 9,016.18 and 2,930.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.63, 9,016.18 and 2,930.63 is: 4,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.63 : 9,016.18 = 2,930.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.63/9,016.18 = 2,930.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.63x = 9,016.18 × 2,930.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.63x = 26,423,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,035.19/6,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.52

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