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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.44, 9,968.19 and 2,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.44, 9,968.19 and 2,261.90 is: 3,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.44 : 9,968.19 = 2,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.44/9,968.19 = 2,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.44x = 9,968.19 × 2,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.44x = 22,547,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,048.96/6,644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.37

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