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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.65, 9,979.73 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.65, 9,979.73 and 2,210.94 is: 3,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.65 : 9,979.73 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.65/9,979.73 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.65x = 9,979.73 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.65x = 22,064,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064,559.63/6,655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.16

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