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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.89, 9,570.70 and 2,683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.89, 9,570.70 and 2,683.43 is: 4,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.89 : 9,570.70 = 2,683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.89/9,570.70 = 2,683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.89x = 9,570.70 × 2,683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.89x = 25,682,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,294.89/6,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.25

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