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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.93, 8,300.97 and 3,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.93, 8,300.97 and 3,363.36 is: 4,640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.93 : 8,300.97 = 3,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.93/8,300.97 = 3,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.93x = 8,300.97 × 3,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.93x = 27,919,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,150.46/6,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.87

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