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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.98, 9,051.58 and 1,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.98, 9,051.58 and 1,651.44 is: 2,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.98 : 9,051.58 = 1,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.98/9,051.58 = 1,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.98x = 9,051.58 × 1,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.98x = 14,948,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948,126.37/6,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.33

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