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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.91, 9,983.27 and 2,271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.91, 9,983.27 and 2,271.19 is: 3,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.91 : 9,983.27 = 2,271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.91/9,983.27 = 2,271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.91x = 9,983.27 × 2,271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.91x = 22,673,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,902.99/6,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.09

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