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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.65, 9,946.16 and 1,949.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.65, 9,946.16 and 1,949.82 is: 2,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.65 : 9,946.16 = 1,949.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.65/9,946.16 = 1,949.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.65x = 9,946.16 × 1,949.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.65x = 19,393,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,221.69/6,629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.23

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