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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.63, 9,993.61 and 2,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.63, 9,993.61 and 2,503.31 is: 3,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.63 : 9,993.61 = 2,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.63/9,993.61 = 2,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.63x = 9,993.61 × 2,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.63x = 25,017,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,091.33/6,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.27

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