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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.36, 9,961.68 and 2,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.36, 9,961.68 and 2,260.64 is: 3,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.36 : 9,961.68 = 2,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.36/9,961.68 = 2,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.36x = 9,961.68 × 2,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.36x = 22,519,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,519,772.28/6,644.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.31

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