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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.35, 9,075.95 and 1,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.35, 9,075.95 and 1,669.14 is: 2,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.35 : 9,075.95 = 1,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.35/9,075.95 = 1,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.35x = 9,075.95 × 1,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.35x = 15,149,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,022.84/6,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.41

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