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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,404, 9,606.08 and 2,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,404, 9,606.08 and 2,300 is: 3,450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,404 : 9,606.08 = 2,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,404/9,606.08 = 2,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,404x = 9,606.08 × 2,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,404x = 22,093,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,984/6,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.03

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