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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.91, 10,004.22 and 2,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.91, 10,004.22 and 2,286.66 is: 3,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.91 : 10,004.22 = 2,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.91/10,004.22 = 2,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.91x = 10,004.22 × 2,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.91x = 22,876,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,249.71/6,668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.28

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