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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.86, 9,643.41 and 2,919.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.86, 9,643.41 and 2,919.15 is: 4,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.86 : 9,643.41 = 2,919.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.86/9,643.41 = 2,919.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.86x = 9,643.41 × 2,919.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.86x = 28,150,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,560.30/6,426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.15

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