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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.69, 9,924.26 and 2,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.69, 9,924.26 and 2,721.69 is: 4,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.69 : 9,924.26 = 2,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.69/9,924.26 = 2,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.69x = 9,924.26 × 2,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.69x = 27,010,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,745.59/6,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.54

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