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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.22, 9,499.10 and 2,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.22, 9,499.10 and 2,636.96 is: 3,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.22 : 9,499.10 = 2,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.22/9,499.10 = 2,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.22x = 9,499.10 × 2,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.22x = 25,048,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,686.06/6,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.75

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