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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.65, 9,018.98 and 1,630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.65, 9,018.98 and 1,630.11 is: 2,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.65 : 9,018.98 = 1,630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.65/9,018.98 = 1,630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.65x = 9,018.98 × 1,630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.65x = 14,701,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,929.49/6,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.17

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