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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.89, 9,713.89 and 2,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.89, 9,713.89 and 2,318.92 is: 3,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.89 : 9,713.89 = 2,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.89/9,713.89 = 2,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.89x = 9,713.89 × 2,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.89x = 22,525,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,733.80/6,479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.25

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