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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.62, 9,667.98 and 2,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.62, 9,667.98 and 2,746.88 is: 4,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.62 : 9,667.98 = 2,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.62/9,667.98 = 2,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.62x = 9,667.98 × 2,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.62x = 26,556,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,556,780.90/6,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.77

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