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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.32, 9,081.78 and 3,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.32, 9,081.78 and 3,716.22 is: 5,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.32 : 9,081.78 = 3,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.32/9,081.78 = 3,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.32x = 9,081.78 × 3,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.32x = 33,749,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,892.47/6,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.24

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