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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.33, 9,941.85 and 2,183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.33, 9,941.85 and 2,183.67 is: 3,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.33 : 9,941.85 = 2,183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.33/9,941.85 = 2,183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.33x = 9,941.85 × 2,183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.33x = 21,709,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,709,719.59/6,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.79

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