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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.88, 9,998.24 and 6,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.88, 9,998.24 and 6,254.82 is: 9,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.88 : 9,998.24 = 6,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.88/9,998.24 = 6,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.88x = 9,998.24 × 6,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.88x = 62,537,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537,160.24/6,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.09

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