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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.98, 9,968.70 and 2,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.98, 9,968.70 and 2,263.34 is: 3,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.98 : 9,968.70 = 2,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.98/9,968.70 = 2,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.98x = 9,968.70 × 2,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.98x = 22,562,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,557.46/6,645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.92

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