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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.20, 9,982.97 and 3,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.20, 9,982.97 and 3,366.62 is: 5,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.20 : 9,982.97 = 3,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.20/9,982.97 = 3,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.20x = 9,982.97 × 3,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.20x = 33,608,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,608,799.71/6,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.05

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