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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.63, 10,001.61 and 3,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.63, 10,001.61 and 3,379.05 is: 5,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.63 : 10,001.61 = 3,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.63/10,001.61 = 3,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.63x = 10,001.61 × 3,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.63x = 33,795,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795,940.27/6,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.70

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