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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.76, 9,016.48 and 1,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.76, 9,016.48 and 1,628.58 is: 2,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.76 : 9,016.48 = 1,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.76/9,016.48 = 1,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.76x = 9,016.48 × 1,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.76x = 14,684,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,059.00/6,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.96

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