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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.04, 9,984.96 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.04, 9,984.96 and 2,041.44 is: 3,061.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.04 : 9,984.96 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.04/9,984.96 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.04x = 9,984.96 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.04x = 20,383,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383,696.74/6,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.06

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