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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.80, 9,904.75 and 2,223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.80, 9,904.75 and 2,223.73 is: 3,333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.80 : 9,904.75 = 2,223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.80/9,904.75 = 2,223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.80x = 9,904.75 × 2,223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.80x = 22,025,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,489.72/6,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.26

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