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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.16, 9,970.80 and 4,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.16, 9,970.80 and 4,811.20 is: 7,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.16 : 9,970.80 = 4,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.16/9,970.80 = 4,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.16x = 9,970.80 × 4,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.16x = 47,971,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971,512.96/6,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.76

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