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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.07, 9,002.23 and 4,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.07, 9,002.23 and 4,966.31 is: 7,431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.07 : 9,002.23 = 4,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.07/9,002.23 = 4,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.07x = 9,002.23 × 4,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.07x = 44,707,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707,864.87/6,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.41

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