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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.43, 9,679.75 and 2,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.43, 9,679.75 and 2,292.89 is: 3,439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.43 : 9,679.75 = 2,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.43/9,679.75 = 2,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.43x = 9,679.75 × 2,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.43x = 22,194,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194,547.85/6,453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.19

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