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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,630.80, 9,947.28 and 2,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,630.80, 9,947.28 and 2,248.64 is: 3,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,630.80 : 9,947.28 = 2,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,630.80/9,947.28 = 2,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,630.80x = 9,947.28 × 2,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,630.80x = 22,367,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,851.70/6,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.33

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