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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.56, 9,514.44 and 1,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.56, 9,514.44 and 1,663.92 is: 2,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.56 : 9,514.44 = 1,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.56/9,514.44 = 1,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.56x = 9,514.44 × 1,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.56x = 15,831,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,267.00/6,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.64

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