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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,424.44, 9,636.68 and 2,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,424.44, 9,636.68 and 2,263.48 is: 3,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,424.44 : 9,636.68 = 2,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,424.44/9,636.68 = 2,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,424.44x = 9,636.68 × 2,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,424.44x = 21,812,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812,432.45/6,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.23

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