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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,468.31, 9,703.41 and 2,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,468.31, 9,703.41 and 2,085.94 is: 3,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,468.31 : 9,703.41 = 2,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,468.31/9,703.41 = 2,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,468.31x = 9,703.41 × 2,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,468.31x = 20,240,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,731.06/6,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.21

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