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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.24, 9,921.95 and 2,398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.24, 9,921.95 and 2,398.55 is: 3,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.24 : 9,921.95 = 2,398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.24/9,921.95 = 2,398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.24x = 9,921.95 × 2,398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.24x = 23,798,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798,293.17/6,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.04

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