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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.94, 9,055.82 and 1,654.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.94, 9,055.82 and 1,654.03 is: 2,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.94 : 9,055.82 = 1,654.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.94/9,055.82 = 1,654.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.94x = 9,055.82 × 1,654.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.94x = 14,978,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978,589.68/6,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.16

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