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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.44, 9,641.80 and 2,962.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.44, 9,641.80 and 2,962.69 is: 4,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.44 : 9,641.80 = 2,962.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.44/9,641.80 = 2,962.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.44x = 9,641.80 × 2,962.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.44x = 28,565,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,644.04/6,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.71

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