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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.86, 9,300.97 and 2,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.86, 9,300.97 and 2,041.07 is: 3,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.86 : 9,300.97 = 2,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.86/9,300.97 = 2,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.86x = 9,300.97 × 2,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.86x = 18,983,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983,930.84/6,199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.99

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