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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.98, 9,965.70 and 2,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.98, 9,965.70 and 2,261.34 is: 3,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.98 : 9,965.70 = 2,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.98/9,965.70 = 2,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.98x = 9,965.70 × 2,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.98x = 22,535,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,836.04/6,643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.92

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