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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.83, 9,566.91 and 2,684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.83, 9,566.91 and 2,684.32 is: 4,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.83 : 9,566.91 = 2,684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.83/9,566.91 = 2,684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.83x = 9,566.91 × 2,684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.83x = 25,680,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680,659.81/6,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.03

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