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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,451.47, 9,678.83 and 1,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,451.47, 9,678.83 and 1,834.47 is: 2,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,451.47 : 9,678.83 = 1,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,451.47/9,678.83 = 1,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,451.47x = 9,678.83 × 1,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,451.47x = 17,755,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755,523.27/6,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.17

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