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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.04, 9,012.96 and 3,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.04, 9,012.96 and 3,085.44 is: 4,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.04 : 9,012.96 = 3,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.04/9,012.96 = 3,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.04x = 9,012.96 × 3,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.04x = 27,808,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,808,947.30/6,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.93

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