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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.94, 9,714.12 and 1,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.94, 9,714.12 and 1,795.55 is: 2,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.94 : 9,714.12 = 1,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.94/9,714.12 = 1,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.94x = 9,714.12 × 1,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.94x = 17,442,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,212.45/6,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.39

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