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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.97, 9,666.84 and 1,764.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.97, 9,666.84 and 1,764.79 is: 2,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.97 : 9,666.84 = 1,764.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.97/9,666.84 = 1,764.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.97x = 9,666.84 × 1,764.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.97x = 17,059,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,925.01/6,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.01

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