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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.59, 9,993.98 and 3,543.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.59, 9,993.98 and 3,543.85 is: 5,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.59 : 9,993.98 = 3,543.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.59/9,993.98 = 3,543.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.59x = 9,993.98 × 3,543.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.59x = 35,417,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,166.02/6,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.23

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