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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.16, 9,997.32 and 2,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.16, 9,997.32 and 2,504.48 is: 3,757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.16 : 9,997.32 = 2,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.16/9,997.32 = 2,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.16x = 9,997.32 × 2,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.16x = 25,038,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038,087.99/6,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.13

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