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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.76, 9,639.06 and 2,043.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.76, 9,639.06 and 2,043.18 is: 3,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.76 : 9,639.06 = 2,043.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.76/9,639.06 = 2,043.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.76x = 9,639.06 × 2,043.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.76x = 19,694,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694,334.61/6,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.90

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