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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.60, 9,946.34 and 2,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.60, 9,946.34 and 2,246.56 is: 3,369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.60 : 9,946.34 = 2,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.60/9,946.34 = 2,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.60x = 9,946.34 × 2,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.60x = 22,345,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,049.59/6,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.99

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