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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.94, 9,938.91 and 2,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.94, 9,938.91 and 2,246.48 is: 3,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.94 : 9,938.91 = 2,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.94/9,938.91 = 2,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.94x = 9,938.91 × 2,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.94x = 22,327,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,562.54/6,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.72

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