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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.06, 9,922.80 and 1,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.06, 9,922.80 and 1,997.06 is: 2,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.06 : 9,922.80 = 1,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.06/9,922.80 = 1,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.06x = 9,922.80 × 1,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.06x = 19,816,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816,426.97/6,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.11

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