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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.85, 9,019.55 and 2,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.85, 9,019.55 and 2,313.76 is: 3,470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.85 : 9,019.55 = 2,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.85/9,019.55 = 2,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.85x = 9,019.55 × 2,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.85x = 20,869,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869,062.44/6,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.74

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