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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.06, 9,372.81 and 2,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.06, 9,372.81 and 2,089.14 is: 3,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.06 : 9,372.81 = 2,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.06/9,372.81 = 2,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.06x = 9,372.81 × 2,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.06x = 19,581,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581,137.69/6,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.95

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