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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.68, 9,042.92 and 3,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.68, 9,042.92 and 3,566.26 is: 5,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.68 : 9,042.92 = 3,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.68/9,042.92 = 3,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.68x = 9,042.92 × 3,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.68x = 32,249,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,249,340.83/6,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.55

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