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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.94, 9,708.64 and 2,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.94, 9,708.64 and 2,031.32 is: 3,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.94 : 9,708.64 = 2,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.94/9,708.64 = 2,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.94x = 9,708.64 × 2,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.94x = 19,721,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,354.60/6,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.33

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