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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.75, 9,947.63 and 2,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.75, 9,947.63 and 2,014.75 is: 3,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.75 : 9,947.63 = 2,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.75/9,947.63 = 2,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.75x = 9,947.63 × 2,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.75x = 20,041,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,987.54/6,631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.13

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