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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.62, 9,966.24 and 2,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.62, 9,966.24 and 2,750.76 is: 4,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.62 : 9,966.24 = 2,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.62/9,966.24 = 2,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.62x = 9,966.24 × 2,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.62x = 27,414,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414,734.34/6,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.48

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