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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.73, 9,547.83 and 2,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.73, 9,547.83 and 2,664.68 is: 3,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.73 : 9,547.83 = 2,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.73/9,547.83 = 2,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.73x = 9,547.83 × 2,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.73x = 25,441,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,863.91/6,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.58

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