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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.33, 9,815.73 and 2,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.33, 9,815.73 and 2,385.27 is: 3,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.33 : 9,815.73 = 2,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.33/9,815.73 = 2,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.33x = 9,815.73 × 2,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.33x = 23,413,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413,166.30/6,543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.17

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