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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,656.58, 9,977.58 and 3,365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,656.58, 9,977.58 and 3,365.15 is: 5,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,656.58 : 9,977.58 = 3,365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,656.58/9,977.58 = 3,365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,656.58x = 9,977.58 × 3,365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,656.58x = 33,576,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576,003.45/6,656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.03

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