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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.99, 9,606.69 and 2,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.99, 9,606.69 and 2,244.93 is: 3,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.99 : 9,606.69 = 2,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.99/9,606.69 = 2,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.99x = 9,606.69 × 2,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.99x = 21,566,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566,346.58/6,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.59

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