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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,608.39, 9,913.03 and 2,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,608.39, 9,913.03 and 2,228.92 is: 3,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,608.39 : 9,913.03 = 2,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,608.39/9,913.03 = 2,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,608.39x = 9,913.03 × 2,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,608.39x = 22,095,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,333.01/6,608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.53

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