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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.93, 9,027.80 and 2,318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.93, 9,027.80 and 2,318.16 is: 3,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.93 : 9,027.80 = 2,318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.93/9,027.80 = 2,318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.93x = 9,027.80 × 2,318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.93x = 20,927,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,927,915.80/6,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.17

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