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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.78, 9,963.97 and 2,945.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.78, 9,963.97 and 2,945.99 is: 4,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.78 : 9,963.97 = 2,945.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.78/9,963.97 = 2,945.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.78x = 9,963.97 × 2,945.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.78x = 29,353,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353,773.53/6,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.90

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