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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.55, 9,091.62 and 2,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.55, 9,091.62 and 2,939.40 is: 4,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.55 : 9,091.62 = 2,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.55/9,091.62 = 2,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.55x = 9,091.62 × 2,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.55x = 26,723,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723,907.83/6,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.21

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