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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.56, 9,493.44 and 2,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.56, 9,493.44 and 2,636.96 is: 3,956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.56 : 9,493.44 = 2,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.56/9,493.44 = 2,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.56x = 9,493.44 × 2,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.56x = 25,033,821.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,821.54/6,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.32

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