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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.76, 9,011.24 and 3,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.76, 9,011.24 and 3,229.19 is: 4,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.76 : 9,011.24 = 3,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.76/9,011.24 = 3,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.76x = 9,011.24 × 3,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.76x = 29,098,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098,944.89/6,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.17

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