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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.48, 9,023.80 and 2,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.48, 9,023.80 and 2,119.97 is: 3,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.48 : 9,023.80 = 2,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.48/9,023.80 = 2,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.48x = 9,023.80 × 2,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.48x = 19,130,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130,202.55/6,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.64

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