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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.43, 9,514.97 and 2,836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.43, 9,514.97 and 2,836.67 is: 4,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.43 : 9,514.97 = 2,836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.43/9,514.97 = 2,836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.43x = 9,514.97 × 2,836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.43x = 26,990,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990,815.77/6,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.92

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