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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.91 and 1,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.91 and 1,947.30 is: 2,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.48 : 9,940.91 = 1,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.48/9,940.91 = 1,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.48x = 9,940.91 × 1,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.48x = 19,357,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357,924.31/6,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.86

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