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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.65, 9,221.82 and 3,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.65, 9,221.82 and 3,226.04 is: 4,834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.65 : 9,221.82 = 3,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.65/9,221.82 = 3,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.65x = 9,221.82 × 3,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.65x = 29,749,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,749,914.08/6,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.52

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