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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,435.81, 9,653.71 and 2,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,435.81, 9,653.71 and 2,273.53 is: 3,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,435.81 : 9,653.71 = 2,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,435.81/9,653.71 = 2,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,435.81x = 9,653.71 × 2,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,435.81x = 21,947,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947,999.30/6,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.29

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