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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.04, 9,069.84 and 1,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.04, 9,069.84 and 1,665.12 is: 2,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.04 : 9,069.84 = 1,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.04/9,069.84 = 1,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.04x = 9,069.84 × 1,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.04x = 15,102,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,371.98/6,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.48

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