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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.78, 9,670.59 and 6,310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.78, 9,670.59 and 6,310.98 is: 9,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.78 : 9,670.59 = 6,310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.78/9,670.59 = 6,310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.78x = 9,670.59 × 6,310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.78x = 61,030,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,900.08/6,456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.22

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