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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.56, 9,997.56 and 2,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.56, 9,997.56 and 2,769.84 is: 4,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.56 : 9,997.56 = 2,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.56/9,997.56 = 2,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.56x = 9,997.56 × 2,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.56x = 27,691,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,691,641.59/6,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.19

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