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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.59, 9,951.51 and 2,736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.59, 9,951.51 and 2,736.09 is: 4,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.59 : 9,951.51 = 2,736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.59/9,951.51 = 2,736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.59x = 9,951.51 × 2,736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.59x = 27,228,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,227.00/6,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.22

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