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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.33, 9,938.97 and 2,243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.33, 9,938.97 and 2,243.61 is: 3,364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.33 : 9,938.97 = 2,243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.33/9,938.97 = 2,243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.33x = 9,938.97 × 2,243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.33x = 22,299,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,172.48/6,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.73

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