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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,450.27, 9,674.39 and 1,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,450.27, 9,674.39 and 1,770.63 is: 2,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,450.27 : 9,674.39 = 1,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,450.27/9,674.39 = 1,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,450.27x = 9,674.39 × 1,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,450.27x = 17,129,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,723.35/6,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.66

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