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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.66, 9,990.54 and 2,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.66, 9,990.54 and 2,282.73 is: 3,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.66 : 9,990.54 = 2,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.66/9,990.54 = 2,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.66x = 9,990.54 × 2,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.66x = 22,805,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,705.37/6,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.35

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