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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.98, 9,942.27 and 4,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.98, 9,942.27 and 4,688.84 is: 7,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.98 : 9,942.27 = 4,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.98/9,942.27 = 4,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.98x = 9,942.27 × 4,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.98x = 46,617,713.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,713.27/6,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.47

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