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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.33, 9,645.08 and 2,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.33, 9,645.08 and 2,048.13 is: 3,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.33 : 9,645.08 = 2,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.33/9,645.08 = 2,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.33x = 9,645.08 × 2,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.33x = 19,754,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,367.46/6,429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.54

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