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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.43, 9,990.64 and 2,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.43, 9,990.64 and 2,277.92 is: 3,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.43 : 9,990.64 = 2,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.43/9,990.64 = 2,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.43x = 9,990.64 × 2,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.43x = 22,757,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,906.49/6,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.88

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