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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.26, 9,005.99 and 3,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.26, 9,005.99 and 3,225.69 is: 4,839.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.26 : 9,005.99 = 3,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.26/9,005.99 = 3,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.26x = 9,005.99 × 3,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.26x = 29,050,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,531.88/6,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.93

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