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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.06, 9,023.57 and 1,854.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.06, 9,023.57 and 1,854.97 is: 2,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.06 : 9,023.57 = 1,854.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.06/9,023.57 = 1,854.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.06x = 9,023.57 × 1,854.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.06x = 16,738,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,451.64/6,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.76

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