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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.76, 9,098.72 and 2,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.76, 9,098.72 and 2,170.20 is: 3,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.76 : 9,098.72 = 2,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.76/9,098.72 = 2,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.76x = 9,098.72 × 2,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.76x = 19,746,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,042.14/6,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.33

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