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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.95, 9,919.93 and 2,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.95, 9,919.93 and 2,664.87 is: 3,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.95 : 9,919.93 = 2,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.95/9,919.93 = 2,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.95x = 9,919.93 × 2,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.95x = 26,435,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,305.40/6,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.30

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