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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.92, 9,336.20 and 1,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.92, 9,336.20 and 1,606.96 is: 2,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.92 : 9,336.20 = 1,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.92/9,336.20 = 1,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.92x = 9,336.20 × 1,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.92x = 15,002,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002,899.95/6,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.52

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