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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.41, 9,995.90 and 3,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.41, 9,995.90 and 3,541.10 is: 5,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.41 : 9,995.90 = 3,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.41/9,995.90 = 3,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.41x = 9,995.90 × 3,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.41x = 35,396,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396,427.08/6,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.26

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