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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.82, 9,083.55 and 1,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.82, 9,083.55 and 1,673.54 is: 2,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.82 : 9,083.55 = 1,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.82/9,083.55 = 1,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.82x = 9,083.55 × 1,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.82x = 15,201,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,684.27/6,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.26

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