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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.97, 9,710.67 and 2,961.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.97, 9,710.67 and 2,961.96 is: 4,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.97 : 9,710.67 = 2,961.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.97/9,710.67 = 2,961.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.97x = 9,710.67 × 2,961.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.97x = 28,762,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762,616.11/6,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.81

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