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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.67, 9,961.01 and 2,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.67, 9,961.01 and 2,261.27 is: 3,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.67 : 9,961.01 = 2,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.67/9,961.01 = 2,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.67x = 9,961.01 × 2,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.67x = 22,524,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,533.08/6,640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.91

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