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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.67, 9,995.96 and 2,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.67, 9,995.96 and 2,281.11 is: 3,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.67 : 9,995.96 = 2,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.67/9,995.96 = 2,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.67x = 9,995.96 × 2,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.67x = 22,801,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,872.91/6,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.31

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