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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.48, 9,069.77 and 1,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.48, 9,069.77 and 1,664.18 is: 2,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.48 : 9,069.77 = 1,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.48/9,069.77 = 1,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.48x = 9,069.77 × 1,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.48x = 15,093,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093,729.84/6,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.28

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