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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.58, 9,682.90 and 3,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.58, 9,682.90 and 3,167.93 is: 4,752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.58 : 9,682.90 = 3,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.58/9,682.90 = 3,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.58x = 9,682.90 × 3,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.58x = 30,674,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,765.68/6,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.41

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