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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.92, 9,995.18 and 3,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.92, 9,995.18 and 3,154.44 is: 4,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.92 : 9,995.18 = 3,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.92/9,995.18 = 3,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.92x = 9,995.18 × 3,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.92x = 31,529,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529,195.60/6,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.62

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