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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.02, 9,023.55 and 1,854.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.02, 9,023.55 and 1,854.95 is: 2,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.02 : 9,023.55 = 1,854.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.02/9,023.55 = 1,854.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.02x = 9,023.55 × 1,854.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.02x = 16,738,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,188.95/6,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.73

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