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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.23, 9,723.77 and 2,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.23, 9,723.77 and 2,322.60 is: 3,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.23 : 9,723.77 = 2,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.23/9,723.77 = 2,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.23x = 9,723.77 × 2,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.23x = 22,584,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,416.59/6,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.52

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