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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.98, 10,004.16 and 2,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.98, 10,004.16 and 2,773.88 is: 4,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.98 : 10,004.16 = 2,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.98/10,004.16 = 2,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.98x = 10,004.16 × 2,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.98x = 27,750,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,339.34/6,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.48

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