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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.79, 9,943.22 and 2,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.79, 9,943.22 and 2,469.89 is: 3,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.79 : 9,943.22 = 2,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.79/9,943.22 = 2,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.79x = 9,943.22 × 2,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.79x = 24,558,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558,597.58/6,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.60

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