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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.55, 9,992.88 and 5,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.55, 9,992.88 and 5,676.04 is: 8,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.55 : 9,992.88 = 5,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.55/9,992.88 = 5,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.55x = 9,992.88 × 5,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.55x = 56,719,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719,986.60/6,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.98

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