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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.23, 9,711.91 and 1,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.23, 9,711.91 and 1,794.25 is: 2,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.23 : 9,711.91 = 1,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.23/9,711.91 = 1,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.23x = 9,711.91 × 1,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.23x = 17,425,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,565.75/6,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.53

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