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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.76, 9,914.20 and 2,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.76, 9,914.20 and 2,662 is: 3,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.76 : 9,914.20 = 2,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.76/9,914.20 = 2,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.76x = 9,914.20 × 2,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.76x = 26,391,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,600.40/6,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.22

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