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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.96, 9,526.44 and 1,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.96, 9,526.44 and 1,733.96 is: 2,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.96 : 9,526.44 = 1,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.96/9,526.44 = 1,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.96x = 9,526.44 × 1,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.96x = 16,518,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518,465.90/6,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.94

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