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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.61, 9,955.26 and 2,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.61, 9,955.26 and 2,253.42 is: 3,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.61 : 9,955.26 = 2,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.61/9,955.26 = 2,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.61x = 9,955.26 × 2,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.61x = 22,433,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,381.99/6,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.76

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