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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.70, 9,005.01 and 4,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.70, 9,005.01 and 4,835.35 is: 7,242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.70 : 9,005.01 = 4,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.70/9,005.01 = 4,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.70x = 9,005.01 × 4,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.70x = 43,542,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542,375.10/6,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.94

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