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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.21, 9,710.36 and 1,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.21, 9,710.36 and 1,794.54 is: 2,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.21 : 9,710.36 = 1,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.21/9,710.36 = 1,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.21x = 9,710.36 × 1,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.21x = 17,425,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,629.43/6,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.55

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