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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.94, 9,106.95 and 2,558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.94, 9,106.95 and 2,558.73 is: 3,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.94 : 9,106.95 = 2,558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.94/9,106.95 = 2,558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.94x = 9,106.95 × 2,558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.94x = 23,302,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302,213.38/6,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.59

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