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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.07, 9,007.65 and 1,845.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.07, 9,007.65 and 1,845.05 is: 2,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.07 : 9,007.65 = 1,845.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.07/9,007.65 = 1,845.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.07x = 9,007.65 × 1,845.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.07x = 16,619,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,619,519.59/6,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.58

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