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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.70, 9,197.36 and 3,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.70, 9,197.36 and 3,680.48 is: 5,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.70 : 9,197.36 = 3,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.70/9,197.36 = 3,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.70x = 9,197.36 × 3,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.70x = 33,850,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850,699.53/6,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.10

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