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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.53, 9,009.80 and 1,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.53, 9,009.80 and 1,623.98 is: 2,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.53 : 9,009.80 = 1,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.53/9,009.80 = 1,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.53x = 9,009.80 × 1,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.53x = 14,631,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,631,735.00/6,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.97

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