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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.92, 9,916.68 and 5,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.92, 9,916.68 and 5,324.88 is: 7,991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.92 : 9,916.68 = 5,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.92/9,916.68 = 5,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.92x = 9,916.68 × 5,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.92x = 52,805,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805,131.00/6,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.19

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