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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.06, 9,995.77 and 2,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.06, 9,995.77 and 2,281.04 is: 3,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.06 : 9,995.77 = 2,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.06/9,995.77 = 2,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.06x = 9,995.77 × 2,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.06x = 22,800,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,751.20/6,665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.94

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