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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.94, 9,917.55 and 2,229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.94, 9,917.55 and 2,229.39 is: 3,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.94 : 9,917.55 = 2,229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.94/9,917.55 = 2,229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.94x = 9,917.55 × 2,229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.94x = 22,110,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,086.79/6,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.96

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