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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.33, 10,005.98 and 4,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.33, 10,005.98 and 4,327.78 is: 6,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.33 : 10,005.98 = 4,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.33/10,005.98 = 4,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.33x = 10,005.98 × 4,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.33x = 43,303,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,608.46/6,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.93

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