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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.42, 9,013.67 and 1,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.42, 9,013.67 and 1,626.76 is: 2,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.42 : 9,013.67 = 1,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.42/9,013.67 = 1,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.42x = 9,013.67 × 1,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.42x = 14,663,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663,077.81/6,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.02

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