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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.91, 9,961.66 and 3,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.91, 9,961.66 and 3,358.22 is: 5,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.91 : 9,961.66 = 3,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.91/9,961.66 = 3,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.91x = 9,961.66 × 3,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.91x = 33,453,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453,445.85/6,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.93

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