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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.52, 9,023.64 and 2,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.52, 9,023.64 and 2,119.32 is: 3,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.52 : 9,023.64 = 2,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.52/9,023.64 = 2,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.52x = 9,023.64 × 2,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.52x = 19,123,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,980.72/6,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.64

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