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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.64, 9,549.48 and 2,470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.64, 9,549.48 and 2,470.16 is: 3,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.64 : 9,549.48 = 2,470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.64/9,549.48 = 2,470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.64x = 9,549.48 × 2,470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.64x = 23,588,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,743.52/6,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.22

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