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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.76, 9,179.51 and 3,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.76, 9,179.51 and 3,667.51 is: 5,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.76 : 9,179.51 = 3,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.76/9,179.51 = 3,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.76x = 9,179.51 × 3,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.76x = 33,665,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,944.72/6,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.21

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