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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.97, 9,490.16 and 2,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.97, 9,490.16 and 2,625.62 is: 3,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.97 : 9,490.16 = 2,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.97/9,490.16 = 2,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.97x = 9,490.16 × 2,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.97x = 24,917,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,917,496.40/6,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.68

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