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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.44, 9,942.84 and 3,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.44, 9,942.84 and 3,116.76 is: 4,675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.44 : 9,942.84 = 3,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.44/9,942.84 = 3,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.44x = 9,942.84 × 3,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.44x = 30,989,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,989,446.00/6,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.93

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