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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.36, 9,103.64 and 2,557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.36, 9,103.64 and 2,557.86 is: 3,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.36 : 9,103.64 = 2,557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.36/9,103.64 = 2,557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.36x = 9,103.64 × 2,557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.36x = 23,285,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,836.61/6,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.62

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