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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.29, 9,298.49 and 2,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.29, 9,298.49 and 2,039.25 is: 3,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.29 : 9,298.49 = 2,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.29/9,298.49 = 2,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.29x = 9,298.49 × 2,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.29x = 18,961,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,935.54/6,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.73

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