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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.51, 9,942.54 and 2,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.51, 9,942.54 and 2,246.90 is: 3,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.51 : 9,942.54 = 2,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.51/9,942.54 = 2,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.51x = 9,942.54 × 2,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.51x = 22,339,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,843.41/6,632.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.24

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