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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.74, 9,976.37 and 2,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.74, 9,976.37 and 2,270.55 is: 3,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.74 : 9,976.37 = 2,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.74/9,976.37 = 2,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.74x = 9,976.37 × 2,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.74x = 22,651,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,835.55/6,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.89

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