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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.22, 3,996.30 and 2,197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.22, 3,996.30 and 2,197.66 is: 3,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.22 : 3,996.30 = 2,197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.22/3,996.30 = 2,197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.22x = 3,996.30 × 2,197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.22x = 8,782,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,508.66/2,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.47

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