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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.47, 9,016.74 and 2,679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.47, 9,016.74 and 2,679.90 is: 4,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.47 : 9,016.74 = 2,679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.47/9,016.74 = 2,679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.47x = 9,016.74 × 2,679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.47x = 24,163,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163,961.53/6,010.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.31

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