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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.54, 9,993.96 and 2,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.54, 9,993.96 and 2,501.67 is: 3,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.54 : 9,993.96 = 2,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.54/9,993.96 = 2,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.54x = 9,993.96 × 2,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.54x = 25,001,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,589.91/6,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.44

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