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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.54, 9,947.51 and 2,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.54, 9,947.51 and 2,684.36 is: 4,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.54 : 9,947.51 = 2,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.54/9,947.51 = 2,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.54x = 9,947.51 × 2,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.54x = 26,702,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,719.46/6,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.20

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