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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.54, 10,079.34 and 2,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.54, 10,079.34 and 2,039.59 is: 3,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.54 : 10,079.34 = 2,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.54/10,079.34 = 2,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.54x = 10,079.34 × 2,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.54x = 20,557,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557,752.57/6,719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.40

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