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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.76, 9,936.48 and 2,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.76, 9,936.48 and 2,242.24 is: 3,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.76 : 9,936.48 = 2,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.76/9,936.48 = 2,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.76x = 9,936.48 × 2,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.76x = 22,279,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,972.92/6,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.14

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