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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.88, 9,192.44 and 3,828.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.88, 9,192.44 and 3,828.71 is: 5,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.88 : 9,192.44 = 3,828.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.88/9,192.44 = 3,828.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.88x = 9,192.44 × 3,828.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.88x = 35,195,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195,186.95/6,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.86

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