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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,469.81, 9,706.76 and 2,309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,469.81, 9,706.76 and 2,309.73 is: 3,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,469.81 : 9,706.76 = 2,309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,469.81/9,706.76 = 2,309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,469.81x = 9,706.76 × 2,309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,469.81x = 22,419,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,964.15/6,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.32

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