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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.93, 9,055.37 and 1,654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.93, 9,055.37 and 1,654.73 is: 2,482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.93 : 9,055.37 = 1,654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.93/9,055.37 = 1,654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.93x = 9,055.37 × 1,654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.93x = 14,984,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,138.85/6,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.08

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