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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.05, 9,966.32 and 2,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.05, 9,966.32 and 2,260.96 is: 3,391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.05 : 9,966.32 = 2,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.05/9,966.32 = 2,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.05x = 9,966.32 × 2,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.05x = 22,533,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,450.87/6,644.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.52

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