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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.64, 9,926.46 and 2,722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.64, 9,926.46 and 2,722.35 is: 4,083.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.64 : 9,926.46 = 2,722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.64/9,926.46 = 2,722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.64x = 9,926.46 × 2,722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.64x = 27,023,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,298.38/6,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.53

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