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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.59, 9,392.01 and 2,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.59, 9,392.01 and 2,747.79 is: 4,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.59 : 9,392.01 = 2,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.59/9,392.01 = 2,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.59x = 9,392.01 × 2,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.59x = 25,807,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807,260.85/6,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.84

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