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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.06, 9,164.84 and 2,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.06, 9,164.84 and 2,599.06 is: 3,899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.06 : 9,164.84 = 2,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.06/9,164.84 = 2,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.06x = 9,164.84 × 2,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.06x = 23,819,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819,969.05/6,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.12

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