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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.91, 9,065.45 and 3,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.91, 9,065.45 and 3,270.55 is: 4,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.91 : 9,065.45 = 3,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.91/9,065.45 = 3,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.91x = 9,065.45 × 3,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.91x = 29,648,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648,980.75/6,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.22

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