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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.02, 9,588.05 and 2,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.02, 9,588.05 and 2,008.48 is: 3,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.02 : 9,588.05 = 2,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.02/9,588.05 = 2,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.02x = 9,588.05 × 2,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.02x = 19,257,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,387.72/6,391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.19

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