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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.35, 9,904.68 and 2,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.35, 9,904.68 and 2,221.22 is: 3,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.35 : 9,904.68 = 2,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.35/9,904.68 = 2,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.35x = 9,904.68 × 2,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.35x = 22,000,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,498.07/6,605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.71

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