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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.05, 9,600.99 and 2,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.05, 9,600.99 and 2,455.24 is: 3,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.05 : 9,600.99 = 2,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.05/9,600.99 = 2,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.05x = 9,600.99 × 2,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.05x = 23,572,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572,734.69/6,405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.34

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