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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.48, 9,966.66 and 1,713.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.48, 9,966.66 and 1,713.69 is: 2,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.48 : 9,966.66 = 1,713.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.48/9,966.66 = 1,713.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.48x = 9,966.66 × 1,713.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.48x = 17,079,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,765.58/6,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.52

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