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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.36, 9,014.22 and 1,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.36, 9,014.22 and 1,626.84 is: 2,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.36 : 9,014.22 = 1,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.36/9,014.22 = 1,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.36x = 9,014.22 × 1,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.36x = 14,664,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,693.66/6,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.31

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