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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.53, 9,086.43 and 2,109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.53, 9,086.43 and 2,109.42 is: 3,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.53 : 9,086.43 = 2,109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.53/9,086.43 = 2,109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.53x = 9,086.43 × 2,109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.53x = 19,167,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167,067.66/6,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.13

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