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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.81, 9,708.26 and 2,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.81, 9,708.26 and 2,310.73 is: 3,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.81 : 9,708.26 = 2,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.81/9,708.26 = 2,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.81x = 9,708.26 × 2,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.81x = 22,433,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,167.63/6,470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.83

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