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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.48, 9,971.13 and 2,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.48, 9,971.13 and 2,954.44 is: 4,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.48 : 9,971.13 = 2,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.48/9,971.13 = 2,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.48x = 9,971.13 × 2,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.48x = 29,459,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,459,105.32/6,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.95

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