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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.02, 9,998.66 and 3,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.02, 9,998.66 and 3,893.25 is: 5,831.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.02 : 9,998.66 = 3,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.02/9,998.66 = 3,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.02x = 9,998.66 × 3,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.02x = 38,927,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927,263.58/6,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.79

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