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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.80, 8,412.25 and 3,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.80, 8,412.25 and 3,966.66 is: 5,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.80 : 8,412.25 = 3,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.80/8,412.25 = 3,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.80x = 8,412.25 × 3,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.80x = 33,368,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368,535.59/6,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.92

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