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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.22, 9,935.99 and 2,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.22, 9,935.99 and 2,462.62 is: 3,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.22 : 9,935.99 = 2,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.22/9,935.99 = 2,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.22x = 9,935.99 × 2,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.22x = 24,468,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,505.70/6,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.80

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