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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.53, 9,151.38 and 1,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.53, 9,151.38 and 1,658.25 is: 2,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.53 : 9,151.38 = 1,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.53/9,151.38 = 1,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.53x = 9,151.38 × 1,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.53x = 15,175,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,275.89/6,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.53

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