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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.59, 9,996.89 and 2,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.59, 9,996.89 and 2,283.30 is: 3,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.59 : 9,996.89 = 2,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.59/9,996.89 = 2,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.59x = 9,996.89 × 2,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.59x = 22,825,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825,887.52/6,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.95

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