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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.99, 9,009.18 and 2,310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.99, 9,009.18 and 2,310.53 is: 3,464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.99 : 9,009.18 = 2,310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.99/9,009.18 = 2,310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.99x = 9,009.18 × 2,310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.99x = 20,815,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,815,935.62/6,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.14

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