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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.73, 9,621.57 and 2,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.73, 9,621.57 and 2,906.07 is: 4,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.73 : 9,621.57 = 2,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.73/9,621.57 = 2,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.73x = 9,621.57 × 2,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.73x = 27,960,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960,955.93/6,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.59

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