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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.74, 9,992.14 and 2,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.74, 9,992.14 and 2,964.79 is: 4,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.74 : 9,992.14 = 2,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.74/9,992.14 = 2,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.74x = 9,992.14 × 2,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.74x = 29,624,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,624,618.51/6,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.64

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