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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.22, 9,679.11 and 1,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.22, 9,679.11 and 1,773.58 is: 2,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.22 : 9,679.11 = 1,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.22/9,679.11 = 1,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.22x = 9,679.11 × 1,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.22x = 17,166,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166,675.91/6,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.17

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