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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.48, 9,954.78 and 2,363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.48, 9,954.78 and 2,363.79 is: 3,545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.48 : 9,954.78 = 2,363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.48/9,954.78 = 2,363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.48x = 9,954.78 × 2,363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.48x = 23,531,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,009.42/6,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.17

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