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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.02, 9,969.41 and 3,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.02, 9,969.41 and 3,984.68 is: 5,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.02 : 9,969.41 = 3,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.02/9,969.41 = 3,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.02x = 9,969.41 × 3,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.02x = 39,724,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,724,943.52/6,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.01

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