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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,367.76, 9,541.86 and 2,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,367.76, 9,541.86 and 2,667.96 is: 3,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,367.76 : 9,541.86 = 2,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,367.76/9,541.86 = 2,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,367.76x = 9,541.86 × 2,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,367.76x = 25,457,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457,300.81/6,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.85

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