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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.97, 9,067.47 and 1,662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.97, 9,067.47 and 1,662.78 is: 2,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.97 : 9,067.47 = 1,662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.97/9,067.47 = 1,662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.97x = 9,067.47 × 1,662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.97x = 15,077,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,207.77/6,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.17

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