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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.70, 9,997.08 and 2,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.70, 9,997.08 and 2,282.19 is: 3,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.70 : 9,997.08 = 2,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.70/9,997.08 = 2,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.70x = 9,997.08 × 2,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.70x = 22,815,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,236.01/6,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.30

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