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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.59, 9,623.29 and 2,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.59, 9,623.29 and 2,032.99 is: 3,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.59 : 9,623.29 = 2,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.59/9,623.29 = 2,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.59x = 9,623.29 × 2,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.59x = 19,564,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,052.34/6,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.45

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