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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.52, 9,959.94 and 2,948.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.52, 9,959.94 and 2,948.49 is: 4,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.52 : 9,959.94 = 2,948.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.52/9,959.94 = 2,948.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.52x = 9,959.94 × 2,948.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.52x = 29,366,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366,783.49/6,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.70

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