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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.93, 9,016.01 and 2,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.93, 9,016.01 and 2,315.55 is: 3,470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.93 : 9,016.01 = 2,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.93/9,016.01 = 2,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.93x = 9,016.01 × 2,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.93x = 20,877,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877,052.87/6,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.88

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