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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.57, 9,075.20 and 3,276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.57, 9,075.20 and 3,276.15 is: 4,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.57 : 9,075.20 = 3,276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.57/9,075.20 = 3,276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.57x = 9,075.20 × 3,276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.57x = 29,731,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,731,700.10/6,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.31

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