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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,449.83, 9,674.54 and 1,832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,449.83, 9,674.54 and 1,832.83 is: 2,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,449.83 : 9,674.54 = 1,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,449.83/9,674.54 = 1,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,449.83x = 9,674.54 × 1,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,449.83x = 17,731,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731,760.67/6,449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.18

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