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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.32, 9,014.19 and 1,626.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.32, 9,014.19 and 1,626.89 is: 2,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.32 : 9,014.19 = 1,626.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.32/9,014.19 = 1,626.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.32x = 9,014.19 × 1,626.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.32x = 14,665,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,044.40/6,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.38

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