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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.55, 9,972.51 and 2,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.55, 9,972.51 and 2,752.26 is: 4,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.55 : 9,972.51 = 2,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.55/9,972.51 = 2,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.55x = 9,972.51 × 2,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.55x = 27,446,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,446,940.37/6,647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.88

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