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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.76, 9,934.44 and 4,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.76, 9,934.44 and 4,990.16 is: 7,468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.76 : 9,934.44 = 4,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.76/9,934.44 = 4,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.76x = 9,934.44 × 4,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.76x = 49,574,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,445.11/6,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.55

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