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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.44, 9,990.16 and 2,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.44, 9,990.16 and 2,282.48 is: 3,419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.44 : 9,990.16 = 2,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.44/9,990.16 = 2,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.44x = 9,990.16 × 2,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.44x = 22,802,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802,340.40/6,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.95

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