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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.59, 9,058.65 and 2,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.59, 9,058.65 and 2,091.92 is: 3,136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.59 : 9,058.65 = 2,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.59/9,058.65 = 2,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.59x = 9,058.65 × 2,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.59x = 18,949,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949,998.98/6,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.59

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