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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.33, 9,986.33 and 2,709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.33, 9,986.33 and 2,709.98 is: 4,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.33 : 9,986.33 = 2,709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.33/9,986.33 = 2,709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.33x = 9,986.33 × 2,709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.33x = 27,062,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,757.90/6,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.45

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