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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.83, 9,996.02 and 2,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.83, 9,996.02 and 2,447.16 is: 3,670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.83 : 9,996.02 = 2,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.83/9,996.02 = 2,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.83x = 9,996.02 × 2,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.83x = 24,461,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,848.07/6,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.29

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