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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.55, 9,680.16 and 2,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.55, 9,680.16 and 2,707.29 is: 4,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.55 : 9,680.16 = 2,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.55/9,680.16 = 2,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.55x = 9,680.16 × 2,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.55x = 26,207,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207,000.37/6,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.09

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