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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.48, 9,807.66 and 2,845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.48, 9,807.66 and 2,845.02 is: 4,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.48 : 9,807.66 = 2,845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.48/9,807.66 = 2,845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.48x = 9,807.66 × 2,845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.48x = 27,902,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,988.85/6,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.24

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