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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.92, 9,639.15 and 2,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.92, 9,639.15 and 2,043.69 is: 3,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.92 : 9,639.15 = 2,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.92/9,639.15 = 2,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.92x = 9,639.15 × 2,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.92x = 19,699,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699,434.46/6,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.62

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