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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.04, 9,159.64 and 1,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.04, 9,159.64 and 1,663.76 is: 2,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.04 : 9,159.64 = 1,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.04/9,159.64 = 1,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.04x = 9,159.64 × 1,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.04x = 15,239,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,442.65/6,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.80

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