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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.74, 9,932.43 and 2,240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.74, 9,932.43 and 2,240.13 is: 3,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.74 : 9,932.43 = 2,240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.74/9,932.43 = 2,240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.74x = 9,932.43 × 2,240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.74x = 22,249,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,980.06/6,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.11

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