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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.84, 9,983.34 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.84, 9,983.34 and 2,036.76 is: 3,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.84 : 9,983.34 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.84/9,983.34 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.84x = 9,983.34 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.84x = 20,333,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333,667.58/6,654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.47

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