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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.04, 9,985.10 and 2,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.04, 9,985.10 and 2,279.10 is: 3,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.04 : 9,985.10 = 2,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.04/9,985.10 = 2,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.04x = 9,985.10 × 2,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.04x = 22,757,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,047.11/6,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.91

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