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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,467.52, 9,696.33 and 2,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,467.52, 9,696.33 and 2,955.09 is: 4,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,467.52 : 9,696.33 = 2,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,467.52/9,696.33 = 2,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,467.52x = 9,696.33 × 2,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,467.52x = 28,653,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653,471.95/6,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.37

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