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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.56, 9,996 and 2,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.56, 9,996 and 2,773.76 is: 4,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.56 : 9,996 = 2,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.56/9,996 = 2,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.56x = 9,996 × 2,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.56x = 27,726,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,504.96/6,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.04

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