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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,641.93, 9,962.89 and 1,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,641.93, 9,962.89 and 1,711.53 is: 2,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,641.93 : 9,962.89 = 1,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,641.93/9,962.89 = 1,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,641.93x = 9,962.89 × 1,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,641.93x = 17,051,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,780.84/6,641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.29

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