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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.41, 9,333.93 and 2,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.41, 9,333.93 and 2,664.80 is: 3,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.41 : 9,333.93 = 2,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.41/9,333.93 = 2,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.41x = 9,333.93 × 2,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.41x = 24,873,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,873,054.99/6,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.98

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