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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.32, 9,066.48 and 1,662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.32, 9,066.48 and 1,662.56 is: 2,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.32 : 9,066.48 = 1,662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.32/9,066.48 = 1,662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.32x = 9,066.48 × 1,662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.32x = 15,073,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,566.99/6,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.43

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