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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.77, 9,748.57 and 2,338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.77, 9,748.57 and 2,338.93 is: 3,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.77 : 9,748.57 = 2,338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.77/9,748.57 = 2,338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.77x = 9,748.57 × 2,338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.77x = 22,801,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,222.83/6,499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.00

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