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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,456.98, 9,679.31 and 2,754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,456.98, 9,679.31 and 2,754.11 is: 4,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,456.98 : 9,679.31 = 2,754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,456.98/9,679.31 = 2,754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,456.98x = 9,679.31 × 2,754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,456.98x = 26,657,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657,822.30/6,456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.53

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