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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.59, 9,645.09 and 2,046.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.59, 9,645.09 and 2,046.03 is: 3,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.59 : 9,645.09 = 2,046.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.59/9,645.09 = 2,046.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.59x = 9,645.09 × 2,046.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.59x = 19,734,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734,143.49/6,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.27

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