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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,603.95, 9,902.59 and 2,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,603.95, 9,902.59 and 2,904.59 is: 4,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,603.95 : 9,902.59 = 2,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,603.95/9,902.59 = 2,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,603.95x = 9,902.59 × 2,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,603.95x = 28,762,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762,981.38/6,603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.42

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