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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.44, 9,948.72 and 2,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.44, 9,948.72 and 2,015.44 is: 3,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.44 : 9,948.72 = 2,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.44/9,948.72 = 2,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.44x = 9,948.72 × 2,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.44x = 20,051,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,030.92/6,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.18

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