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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.06, 9,621.58 and 2,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.06, 9,621.58 and 2,031.86 is: 3,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.06 : 9,621.58 = 2,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.06/9,621.58 = 2,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.06x = 9,621.58 × 2,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.06x = 19,549,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549,703.54/6,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.95

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