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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.29, 9,946.70 and 2,249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.29, 9,946.70 and 2,249.65 is: 3,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.29 : 9,946.70 = 2,249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.29/9,946.70 = 2,249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.29x = 9,946.70 × 2,249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.29x = 22,376,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376,593.66/6,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.36

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