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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.78, 9,943.02 and 1,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.78, 9,943.02 and 1,947.90 is: 2,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.78 : 9,943.02 = 1,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.78/9,943.02 = 1,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.78x = 9,943.02 × 1,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.78x = 19,368,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368,008.66/6,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.25

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