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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.78, 9,192.43 and 3,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.78, 9,192.43 and 3,676.92 is: 5,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.78 : 9,192.43 = 3,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.78/9,192.43 = 3,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.78x = 9,192.43 × 3,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.78x = 33,799,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,829.72/6,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.46

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