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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.03, 9,570.35 and 2,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.03, 9,570.35 and 2,432.68 is: 3,647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.03 : 9,570.35 = 2,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.03/9,570.35 = 2,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.03x = 9,570.35 × 2,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.03x = 23,281,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,599.04/6,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.99

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