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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.34, 9,491.97 and 2,627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.34, 9,491.97 and 2,627.64 is: 3,942.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.34 : 9,491.97 = 2,627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.34/9,491.97 = 2,627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.34x = 9,491.97 × 2,627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.34x = 24,941,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,941,480.05/6,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.48

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