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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.23, 9,532.35 and 2,654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.23, 9,532.35 and 2,654.55 is: 3,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.23 : 9,532.35 = 2,654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.23/9,532.35 = 2,654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.23x = 9,532.35 × 2,654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.23x = 25,304,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,099.69/6,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.25

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