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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.54, 9,545.31 and 1,746.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.54, 9,545.31 and 1,746.54 is: 2,619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.54 : 9,545.31 = 1,746.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.54/9,545.31 = 1,746.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.54x = 9,545.31 × 1,746.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.54x = 16,671,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,265.73/6,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.81

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