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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.64, 9,706.56 and 2,772.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.64, 9,706.56 and 2,772.03 is: 4,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.64 : 9,706.56 = 2,772.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.64/9,706.56 = 2,772.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.64x = 9,706.56 × 2,772.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.64x = 26,906,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,906,875.52/6,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.30

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