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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.74, 9,942.56 and 2,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.74, 9,942.56 and 2,467.40 is: 3,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.74 : 9,942.56 = 2,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.74/9,942.56 = 2,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.74x = 9,942.56 × 2,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.74x = 24,532,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,272.54/6,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.45

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