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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.45, 9,699.93 and 2,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.45, 9,699.93 and 2,305.91 is: 3,459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.45 : 9,699.93 = 2,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.45/9,699.93 = 2,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.45x = 9,699.93 × 2,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.45x = 22,367,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,117.09/6,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.48

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