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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.26, 9,695.33 and 2,019.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.26, 9,695.33 and 2,019.75 is: 3,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.26 : 9,695.33 = 2,019.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.26/9,695.33 = 2,019.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.26x = 9,695.33 × 2,019.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.26x = 19,582,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,094.29/6,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.22

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