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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.16, 9,923.24 and 2,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.16, 9,923.24 and 2,231.16 is: 3,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.16 : 9,923.24 = 2,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.16/9,923.24 = 2,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.16x = 9,923.24 × 2,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.16x = 22,140,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,336.16/6,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.91

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