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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.20, 9,013.64 and 2,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.20, 9,013.64 and 2,719.89 is: 4,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.20 : 9,013.64 = 2,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.20/9,013.64 = 2,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.20x = 9,013.64 × 2,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.20x = 24,516,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,095.70/6,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.76

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