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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.73, 9,053.60 and 1,653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.73, 9,053.60 and 1,653.54 is: 2,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.73 : 9,053.60 = 1,653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.73/9,053.60 = 1,653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.73x = 9,053.60 × 1,653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.73x = 14,970,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970,481.48/6,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.31

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