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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.08, 9,964.62 and 2,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.08, 9,964.62 and 2,260.44 is: 3,390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.08 : 9,964.62 = 2,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.08/9,964.62 = 2,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.08x = 9,964.62 × 2,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.08x = 22,524,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,425.63/6,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.66

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