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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.22, 9,179.13 and 2,609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.22, 9,179.13 and 2,609.69 is: 3,914.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.22 : 9,179.13 = 2,609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.22/9,179.13 = 2,609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.22x = 9,179.13 × 2,609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.22x = 23,954,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,683.77/6,119.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.66

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