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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.74, 9,623.96 and 2,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.74, 9,623.96 and 2,032.88 is: 3,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.74 : 9,623.96 = 2,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.74/9,623.96 = 2,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.74x = 9,623.96 × 2,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.74x = 19,564,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,355.80/6,415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.43

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