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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,416.21, 6,625.94 and 2,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,416.21, 6,625.94 and 2,660.94 is: 3,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,416.21 : 6,625.94 = 2,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,416.21/6,625.94 = 2,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,416.21x = 6,625.94 × 2,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,416.21x = 17,631,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,215.48/4,416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.39

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