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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.13, 9,307.71 and 3,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.13, 9,307.71 and 3,085.60 is: 4,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.13 : 9,307.71 = 3,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.13/9,307.71 = 3,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.13x = 9,307.71 × 3,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.13x = 28,719,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719,854.55/6,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.15

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