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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.91, 9,698.41 and 2,767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.91, 9,698.41 and 2,767.19 is: 4,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.91 : 9,698.41 = 2,767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.91/9,698.41 = 2,767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.91x = 9,698.41 × 2,767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.91x = 26,837,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,343.17/6,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.23

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