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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.64, 9,954.66 and 2,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.64, 9,954.66 and 2,252.86 is: 3,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.64 : 9,954.66 = 2,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.64/9,954.66 = 2,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.64x = 9,954.66 × 2,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.64x = 22,426,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,455.33/6,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.70

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