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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.31, 9,921.46 and 2,454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.31, 9,921.46 and 2,454.22 is: 3,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.31 : 9,921.46 = 2,454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.31/9,921.46 = 2,454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.31x = 9,921.46 × 2,454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.31x = 24,349,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,491.24/6,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.34

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