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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.91, 9,097.17 and 2,506.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.91, 9,097.17 and 2,506.23 is: 3,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.91 : 9,097.17 = 2,506.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.91/9,097.17 = 2,506.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.91x = 9,097.17 × 2,506.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.91x = 22,799,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,600.37/6,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.27

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