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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.76, 9,196.92 and 3,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.76, 9,196.92 and 3,680.60 is: 5,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.76 : 9,196.92 = 3,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.76/9,196.92 = 3,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.76x = 9,196.92 × 3,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.76x = 33,850,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850,183.75/6,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.98

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