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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.04, 9,654.60 and 3,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.04, 9,654.60 and 3,852.24 is: 5,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.04 : 9,654.60 = 3,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.04/9,654.60 = 3,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.04x = 9,654.60 × 3,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.04x = 37,191,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191,836.30/6,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.13

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