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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,620.60, 9,927.90 and 4,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,620.60, 9,927.90 and 4,763.93 is: 7,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,620.60 : 9,927.90 = 4,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,620.60/9,927.90 = 4,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,620.60x = 9,927.90 × 4,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,620.60x = 47,295,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,295,820.65/6,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.74

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