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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.85, 9,968.72 and 2,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.85, 9,968.72 and 2,263.52 is: 3,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.85 : 9,968.72 = 2,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.85/9,968.72 = 2,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.85x = 9,968.72 × 2,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.85x = 22,564,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,427.68/6,647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.24

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