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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.56, 9,996.84 and 2,282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.56, 9,996.84 and 2,282.05 is: 3,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.56 : 9,996.84 = 2,282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.56/9,996.84 = 2,282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.56x = 9,996.84 × 2,282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.56x = 22,813,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,288.72/6,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.08

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