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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.06, 9,999.55 and 2,718.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.06, 9,999.55 and 2,718.21 is: 4,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.06 : 9,999.55 = 2,718.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.06/9,999.55 = 2,718.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.06x = 9,999.55 × 2,718.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.06x = 27,180,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,917.70/6,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.73

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