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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.79, 9,064.71 and 3,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.79, 9,064.71 and 3,268.71 is: 4,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.79 : 9,064.71 = 3,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.79/9,064.71 = 3,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.79x = 9,064.71 × 3,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.79x = 29,629,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,629,908.22/6,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.16

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