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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.10, 9,973.60 and 2,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.10, 9,973.60 and 2,266.77 is: 3,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.10 : 9,973.60 = 2,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.10/9,973.60 = 2,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.10x = 9,973.60 × 2,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.10x = 22,607,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,857.27/6,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.12

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