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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.48, 9,995.94 and 3,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.48, 9,995.94 and 3,749.88 is: 5,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.48 : 9,995.94 = 3,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.48/9,995.94 = 3,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.48x = 9,995.94 × 3,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.48x = 37,483,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,483,575.49/6,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.16

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