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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.30, 9,040.86 and 1,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.30, 9,040.86 and 1,644.75 is: 2,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.30 : 9,040.86 = 1,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.30/9,040.86 = 1,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.30x = 9,040.86 × 1,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.30x = 14,869,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,954.49/6,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.10

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