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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.77, 9,713.39 and 1,858.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.77, 9,713.39 and 1,858.77 is: 2,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.77 : 9,713.39 = 1,858.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.77/9,713.39 = 1,858.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.77x = 9,713.39 × 1,858.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.77x = 18,054,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,948.64/6,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.08

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