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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.44, 9,966.69 and 2,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.44, 9,966.69 and 2,260.90 is: 3,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.44 : 9,966.69 = 2,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.44/9,966.69 = 2,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.44x = 9,966.69 × 2,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.44x = 22,533,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,639.59/6,643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.87

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