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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.54, 9,623.52 and 2,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.54, 9,623.52 and 2,032.08 is: 3,048.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.54 : 9,623.52 = 2,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.54/9,623.52 = 2,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.54x = 9,623.52 × 2,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.54x = 19,555,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,762.52/6,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.66

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