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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.09, 9,997.26 and 2,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.09, 9,997.26 and 2,768.80 is: 4,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.09 : 9,997.26 = 2,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.09/9,997.26 = 2,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.09x = 9,997.26 × 2,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.09x = 27,680,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,413.49/6,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.67

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