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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.56, 9,942.92 and 2,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.56, 9,942.92 and 2,246.88 is: 3,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.56 : 9,942.92 = 2,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.56/9,942.92 = 2,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.56x = 9,942.92 × 2,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.56x = 22,340,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340,548.09/6,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.33

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