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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,444.87, 9,664.93 and 2,227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,444.87, 9,664.93 and 2,227.05 is: 3,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,444.87 : 9,664.93 = 2,227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,444.87/9,664.93 = 2,227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,444.87x = 9,664.93 × 2,227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,444.87x = 21,524,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,282.36/6,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.75

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