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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,641.42, 9,966.08 and 3,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,641.42, 9,966.08 and 3,354.85 is: 5,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,641.42 : 9,966.08 = 3,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,641.42/9,966.08 = 3,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,641.42x = 9,966.08 × 3,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,641.42x = 33,434,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,434,653.66/6,641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.26

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