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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.54, 9,021.80 and 3,947.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.54, 9,021.80 and 3,947.61 is: 5,921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.54 : 9,021.80 = 3,947.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.54/9,021.80 = 3,947.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.54x = 9,021.80 × 3,947.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.54x = 35,614,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614,528.16/6,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.41

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