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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.22, 9,997.15 and 2,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.22, 9,997.15 and 2,222.93 is: 3,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.22 : 9,997.15 = 2,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.22/9,997.15 = 2,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.22x = 9,997.15 × 2,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.22x = 22,222,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,964.65/6,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.67

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