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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.44, 9,019.86 and 2,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.44, 9,019.86 and 2,117.52 is: 3,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.44 : 9,019.86 = 2,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.44/9,019.86 = 2,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.44x = 9,019.86 × 2,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.44x = 19,099,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099,733.95/6,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.17

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