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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.56, 9,069.96 and 1,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.56, 9,069.96 and 1,664.16 is: 2,496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.56 : 9,069.96 = 1,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.56/9,069.96 = 1,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.56x = 9,069.96 × 1,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.56x = 15,093,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093,864.63/6,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.27

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