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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.64, 9,635.94 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.64, 9,635.94 and 2,264.76 is: 3,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.64 : 9,635.94 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.64/9,635.94 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.64x = 9,635.94 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.64x = 21,823,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823,091.47/6,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.25

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