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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,608.28, 9,905.52 and 2,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,608.28, 9,905.52 and 2,224.26 is: 3,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,608.28 : 9,905.52 = 2,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,608.28/9,905.52 = 2,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,608.28x = 9,905.52 × 2,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,608.28x = 22,032,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,451.92/6,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.07

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