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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.03, 9,210.86 and 3,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.03, 9,210.86 and 3,020.18 is: 4,530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.03 : 9,210.86 = 3,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.03/9,210.86 = 3,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.03x = 9,210.86 × 3,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.03x = 27,818,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,440.05/6,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.67

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