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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.26, 9,966.38 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.26, 9,966.38 and 2,027.26 is: 3,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.26 : 9,966.38 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.26/9,966.38 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.26x = 9,966.38 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.26x = 20,204,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204,443.52/6,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.89

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