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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.36, 9,973.72 and 2,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.36, 9,973.72 and 2,267.44 is: 3,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.36 : 9,973.72 = 2,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.36/9,973.72 = 2,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.36x = 9,973.72 × 2,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.36x = 22,614,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,811.68/6,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.03

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