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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.18, 9,934.59 and 2,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.18, 9,934.59 and 2,241.59 is: 3,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.18 : 9,934.59 = 2,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.18/9,934.59 = 2,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.18x = 9,934.59 × 2,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.18x = 22,269,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,227.93/6,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.29

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