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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.26, 9,015.44 and 1,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.26, 9,015.44 and 1,627.76 is: 2,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.26 : 9,015.44 = 1,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.26/9,015.44 = 1,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.26x = 9,015.44 × 1,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.26x = 14,674,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674,972.61/6,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.65

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