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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.52, 9,544.40 and 2,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.52, 9,544.40 and 2,664.06 is: 3,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.52 : 9,544.40 = 2,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.52/9,544.40 = 2,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.52x = 9,544.40 × 2,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.52x = 25,426,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,854.26/6,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.35

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