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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.48, 9,941.40 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.48, 9,941.40 and 2,732.19 is: 4,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.48 : 9,941.40 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.48/9,941.40 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.48x = 9,941.40 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.48x = 27,161,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,793.67/6,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.36

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