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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.24, 9,003.42 and 4,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.24, 9,003.42 and 4,976.24 is: 7,450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.24 : 9,003.42 = 4,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.24/9,003.42 = 4,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.24x = 9,003.42 × 4,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.24x = 44,803,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803,178.74/6,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.76

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