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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.67, 9,533.52 and 1,738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.67, 9,533.52 and 1,738.67 is: 2,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.67 : 9,533.52 = 1,738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.67/9,533.52 = 1,738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.67x = 9,533.52 × 1,738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.67x = 16,575,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575,636.53/6,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.01

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