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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.03, 9,084.82 and 2,356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.03, 9,084.82 and 2,356.94 is: 3,533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.03 : 9,084.82 = 2,356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.03/9,084.82 = 2,356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.03x = 9,084.82 × 2,356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.03x = 21,412,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412,375.65/6,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.96

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