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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.22, 9,663.93 and 2,545.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.22, 9,663.93 and 2,545.71 is: 3,818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.22 : 9,663.93 = 2,545.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.22/9,663.93 = 2,545.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.22x = 9,663.93 × 2,545.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.22x = 24,601,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,563.24/6,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.81

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