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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.98, 9,995.13 and 2,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.98, 9,995.13 and 2,507.22 is: 3,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.98 : 9,995.13 = 2,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.98/9,995.13 = 2,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.98x = 9,995.13 × 2,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.98x = 25,059,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,989.84/6,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.26

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