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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.30, 9,972.62 and 2,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.30, 9,972.62 and 2,264.80 is: 3,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.30 : 9,972.62 = 2,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.30/9,972.62 = 2,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.30x = 9,972.62 × 2,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.30x = 22,585,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,989.78/6,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.77

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