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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.80, 9,647.61 and 2,736.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.80, 9,647.61 and 2,736.19 is: 4,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.80 : 9,647.61 = 2,736.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.80/9,647.61 = 2,736.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.80x = 9,647.61 × 2,736.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.80x = 26,397,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,694.01/6,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.88

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