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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.56, 9,968.28 and 2,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.56, 9,968.28 and 2,262.28 is: 3,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.56 : 9,968.28 = 2,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.56/9,968.28 = 2,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.56x = 9,968.28 × 2,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.56x = 22,551,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,040.48/6,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.91

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