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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.53, 9,994.46 and 3,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.53, 9,994.46 and 3,741.57 is: 5,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.53 : 9,994.46 = 3,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.53/9,994.46 = 3,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.53x = 9,994.46 × 3,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.53x = 37,394,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,394,952.99/6,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.99

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