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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.08, 9,319.64 and 3,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.08, 9,319.64 and 3,755.60 is: 5,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.08 : 9,319.64 = 3,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.08/9,319.64 = 3,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.08x = 9,319.64 × 3,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.08x = 35,000,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,839.98/6,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.46

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