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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.88, 9,965.23 and 2,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.88, 9,965.23 and 2,483.33 is: 3,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.88 : 9,965.23 = 2,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.88/9,965.23 = 2,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.88x = 9,965.23 × 2,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.88x = 24,746,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746,898.58/6,642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.33

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