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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.02, 9,998.70 and 4,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.02, 9,998.70 and 4,204.74 is: 6,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.02 : 9,998.70 = 4,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.02/9,998.70 = 4,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.02x = 9,998.70 × 4,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.02x = 42,041,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,933.84/6,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.45

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