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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.88, 9,956.52 and 2,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.88, 9,956.52 and 2,253.94 is: 3,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.88 : 9,956.52 = 2,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.88/9,956.52 = 2,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.88x = 9,956.52 × 2,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.88x = 22,441,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,398.69/6,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.32

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