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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.65, 9,947.52 and 2,470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.65, 9,947.52 and 2,470.67 is: 3,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.65 : 9,947.52 = 2,470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.65/9,947.52 = 2,470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.65x = 9,947.52 × 2,470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.65x = 24,577,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,039.24/6,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.58

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