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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.84, 9,582.63 and 2,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.84, 9,582.63 and 2,006.18 is: 3,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.84 : 9,582.63 = 2,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.84/9,582.63 = 2,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.84x = 9,582.63 × 2,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.84x = 19,224,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224,480.65/6,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.07

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