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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.66, 9,009.96 and 1,623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.66, 9,009.96 and 1,623.79 is: 2,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.66 : 9,009.96 = 1,623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.66/9,009.96 = 1,623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.66x = 9,009.96 × 1,623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.66x = 14,630,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630,282.95/6,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.68

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