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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.58, 9,082.44 and 3,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.58, 9,082.44 and 3,280.02 is: 4,916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.58 : 9,082.44 = 3,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.58/9,082.44 = 3,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.58x = 9,082.44 × 3,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.58x = 29,790,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790,584.85/6,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.28

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