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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.09, 9,019.79 and 3,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.09, 9,019.79 and 3,929.53 is: 5,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.09 : 9,019.79 = 3,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.09/9,019.79 = 3,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.09x = 9,019.79 × 3,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.09x = 35,443,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,515.75/6,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.34

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