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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.62, 9,700.83 and 2,305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.62, 9,700.83 and 2,305.39 is: 3,458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.62 : 9,700.83 = 2,305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.62/9,700.83 = 2,305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.62x = 9,700.83 × 2,305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.62x = 22,364,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,196.47/6,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.41

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