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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.24, 9,070.89 and 1,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.24, 9,070.89 and 1,664.82 is: 2,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.24 : 9,070.89 = 1,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.24/9,070.89 = 1,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.24x = 9,070.89 × 1,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.24x = 15,101,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,399.09/6,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.83

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