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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.82, 9,528.38 and 2,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.82, 9,528.38 and 2,844.17 is: 4,264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.82 : 9,528.38 = 2,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.82/9,528.38 = 2,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.82x = 9,528.38 × 2,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.82x = 27,100,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,363.48/6,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.54

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