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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.92, 9,106.08 and 1,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.92, 9,106.08 and 1,688.28 is: 2,532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.92 : 9,106.08 = 1,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.92/9,106.08 = 1,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.92x = 9,106.08 × 1,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.92x = 15,373,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373,612.74/6,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.34

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