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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.58, 9,672.36 and 2,749.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.58, 9,672.36 and 2,749.82 is: 4,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.58 : 9,672.36 = 2,749.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.58/9,672.36 = 2,749.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.58x = 9,672.36 × 2,749.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.58x = 26,597,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,248.98/6,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.16

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