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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.64, 9,663.20 and 3,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.64, 9,663.20 and 3,323.20 is: 4,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.64 : 9,663.20 = 3,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.64/9,663.20 = 3,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.64x = 9,663.20 × 3,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.64x = 32,112,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112,746.24/6,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.96

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