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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,443.73, 9,663.15 and 2,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,443.73, 9,663.15 and 2,744.04 is: 4,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,443.73 : 9,663.15 = 2,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,443.73/9,663.15 = 2,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,443.73x = 9,663.15 × 2,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,443.73x = 26,516,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516,070.13/6,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.02

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