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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.34, 9,058.28 and 2,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.34, 9,058.28 and 2,091.67 is: 3,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.34 : 9,058.28 = 2,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.34/9,058.28 = 2,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.34x = 9,058.28 × 2,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.34x = 18,946,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946,949.94/6,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.22

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