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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.60, 9,996.90 and 6,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.60, 9,996.90 and 6,306.20 is: 9,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.60 : 9,996.90 = 6,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.60/9,996.90 = 6,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.60x = 9,996.90 × 6,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.60x = 63,042,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,042,450.78/6,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.30

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