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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.02, 9,913.69 and 3,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.02, 9,913.69 and 3,487.33 is: 5,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.02 : 9,913.69 = 3,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.02/9,913.69 = 3,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.02x = 9,913.69 × 3,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.02x = 34,572,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,572,308.55/6,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.25

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