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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.32, 9,935.87 and 2,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.32, 9,935.87 and 2,241.27 is: 3,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.32 : 9,935.87 = 2,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.32/9,935.87 = 2,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.32x = 9,935.87 × 2,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.32x = 22,268,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268,956.15/6,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.70

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