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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.23, 9,664.54 and 2,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.23, 9,664.54 and 2,283.17 is: 3,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.23 : 9,664.54 = 2,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.23/9,664.54 = 2,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.23x = 9,664.54 × 2,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.23x = 22,065,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,787.79/6,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.65

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