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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.05, 4,650.16 and 2,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.05, 4,650.16 and 2,059.76 is: 3,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.05 : 4,650.16 = 2,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.05/4,650.16 = 2,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.05x = 4,650.16 × 2,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.05x = 9,578,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,578,213.56/3,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.70

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