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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.04, 9,681.48 and 2,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.04, 9,681.48 and 2,994 is: 4,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.04 : 9,681.48 = 2,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.04/9,681.48 = 2,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.04x = 9,681.48 × 2,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.04x = 28,986,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986,351.12/6,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.25

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