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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.76, 9,025.02 and 2,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.76, 9,025.02 and 2,729.80 is: 4,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.76 : 9,025.02 = 2,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.76/9,025.02 = 2,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.76x = 9,025.02 × 2,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.76x = 24,636,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,499.60/6,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.33

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