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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.08, 9,663.70 and 2,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.08, 9,663.70 and 2,059.96 is: 3,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.08 : 9,663.70 = 2,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.08/9,663.70 = 2,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.08x = 9,663.70 × 2,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.08x = 19,906,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906,835.45/6,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.65

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