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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.62, 9,952.62 and 2,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.62, 9,952.62 and 2,739.52 is: 4,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.62 : 9,952.62 = 2,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.62/9,952.62 = 2,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.62x = 9,952.62 × 2,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.62x = 27,265,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,265,401.54/6,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.95

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