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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.71, 9,682.74 and 2,757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.71, 9,682.74 and 2,757.33 is: 4,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.71 : 9,682.74 = 2,757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.71/9,682.74 = 2,757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.71x = 9,682.74 × 2,757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.71x = 26,698,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698,509.48/6,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.28

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