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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.74, 9,998.25 and 2,223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.74, 9,998.25 and 2,223.83 is: 3,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.74 : 9,998.25 = 2,223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.74/9,998.25 = 2,223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.74x = 9,998.25 × 2,223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.74x = 22,234,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,408.30/6,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.62

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