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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.99, 9,380.82 and 2,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.99, 9,380.82 and 2,094.51 is: 3,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.99 : 9,380.82 = 2,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.99/9,380.82 = 2,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.99x = 9,380.82 × 2,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.99x = 19,648,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,221.30/6,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.71

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