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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.28, 9,968.44 and 2,204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.28, 9,968.44 and 2,204.13 is: 3,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.28 : 9,968.44 = 2,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.28/9,968.44 = 2,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.28x = 9,968.44 × 2,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.28x = 21,971,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971,732.15/6,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.37

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