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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.03, 9,916.87 and 2,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.03, 9,916.87 and 2,168.30 is: 3,252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.03 : 9,916.87 = 2,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.03/9,916.87 = 2,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.03x = 9,916.87 × 2,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.03x = 21,502,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,725.97/6,611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.56

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