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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,432.98, 9,647.96 and 2,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,432.98, 9,647.96 and 2,482.92 is: 3,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,432.98 : 9,647.96 = 2,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,432.98/9,647.96 = 2,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,432.98x = 9,647.96 × 2,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,432.98x = 23,955,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955,100.43/6,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.80

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