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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,448.05, 9,668.88 and 2,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,448.05, 9,668.88 and 2,287.44 is: 3,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,448.05 : 9,668.88 = 2,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,448.05/9,668.88 = 2,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,448.05x = 9,668.88 × 2,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,448.05x = 22,116,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,982.87/6,448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.03

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