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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.30, 9,716.91 and 2,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.30, 9,716.91 and 2,964.66 is: 4,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.30 : 9,716.91 = 2,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.30/9,716.91 = 2,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.30x = 9,716.91 × 2,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.30x = 28,807,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807,334.40/6,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.43

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