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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.58, 9,955.89 and 2,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.58, 9,955.89 and 2,941.26 is: 4,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.58 : 9,955.89 = 2,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.58/9,955.89 = 2,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.58x = 9,955.89 × 2,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.58x = 29,282,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282,861.02/6,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.03

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