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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.51, 9,931.71 and 2,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.51, 9,931.71 and 2,238.94 is: 3,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.51 : 9,931.71 = 2,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.51/9,931.71 = 2,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.51x = 9,931.71 × 2,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.51x = 22,236,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236,523.60/6,622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.72

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