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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.66, 9,998.22 and 3,895.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.66, 9,998.22 and 3,895.03 is: 5,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.66 : 9,998.22 = 3,895.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.66/9,998.22 = 3,895.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.66x = 9,998.22 × 3,895.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.66x = 38,943,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,316.86/6,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.63

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