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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.63, 9,918.95 and 1,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.63, 9,918.95 and 1,995.63 is: 2,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.63 : 9,918.95 = 1,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.63/9,918.95 = 1,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.63x = 9,918.95 × 1,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.63x = 19,794,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794,554.19/6,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.45

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