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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.61, 9,926.43 and 2,235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.61, 9,926.43 and 2,235.09 is: 3,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.61 : 9,926.43 = 2,235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.61/9,926.43 = 2,235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.61x = 9,926.43 × 2,235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.61x = 22,186,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,464.43/6,617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.64

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