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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.74, 9,192.27 and 3,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.74, 9,192.27 and 3,829.04 is: 5,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.74 : 9,192.27 = 3,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.74/9,192.27 = 3,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.74x = 9,192.27 × 3,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.74x = 35,197,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,569.52/6,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.33

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