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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.62, 9,966.30 and 2,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.62, 9,966.30 and 2,259.90 is: 3,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.62 : 9,966.30 = 2,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.62/9,966.30 = 2,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.62x = 9,966.30 × 2,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.62x = 22,522,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,841.37/6,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.15

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