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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,641.92, 9,960.99 and 2,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,641.92, 9,960.99 and 2,259.28 is: 3,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,641.92 : 9,960.99 = 2,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,641.92/9,960.99 = 2,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,641.92x = 9,960.99 × 2,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,641.92x = 22,504,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,665.49/6,641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.28

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