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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.87, 9,070.54 and 1,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.87, 9,070.54 and 1,664.67 is: 2,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.87 : 9,070.54 = 1,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.87/9,070.54 = 1,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.87x = 9,070.54 × 1,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.87x = 15,099,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,455.82/6,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.07

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