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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,448.97, 9,673.68 and 2,065.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,448.97, 9,673.68 and 2,065.85 is: 3,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,448.97 : 9,673.68 = 2,065.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,448.97/9,673.68 = 2,065.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,448.97x = 9,673.68 × 2,065.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,448.97x = 19,984,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984,396.01/6,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.85

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