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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.13, 9,609.15 and 2,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.13, 9,609.15 and 2,023.90 is: 3,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.13 : 9,609.15 = 2,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.13/9,609.15 = 2,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.13x = 9,609.15 × 2,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.13x = 19,447,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,958.69/6,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.84

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