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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.22, 9,161.61 and 3,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.22, 9,161.61 and 3,335.73 is: 4,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.22 : 9,161.61 = 3,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.22/9,161.61 = 3,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.22x = 9,161.61 × 3,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.22x = 30,560,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560,657.33/6,113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.11

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