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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.63, 9,917.47 and 2,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.63, 9,917.47 and 2,229.12 is: 3,343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.63 : 9,917.47 = 2,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.63/9,917.47 = 2,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.63x = 9,917.47 × 2,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.63x = 22,107,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,225.15/6,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.69

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