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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.55, 9,976.53 and 2,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.55, 9,976.53 and 2,268.97 is: 3,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.55 : 9,976.53 = 2,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.55/9,976.53 = 2,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.55x = 9,976.53 × 2,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.55x = 22,636,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,636,430.84/6,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.67

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