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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.43, 9,908.01 and 2,221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.43, 9,908.01 and 2,221.78 is: 3,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.43 : 9,908.01 = 2,221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.43/9,908.01 = 2,221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.43x = 9,908.01 × 2,221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.43x = 22,013,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,418.46/6,604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.13

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