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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.98, 9,104.97 and 1,687.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.98, 9,104.97 and 1,687.43 is: 2,531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.98 : 9,104.97 = 1,687.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.98/9,104.97 = 1,687.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.98x = 9,104.97 × 1,687.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.98x = 15,363,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,954.00/6,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.14

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