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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.74, 10,004.46 and 2,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.74, 10,004.46 and 2,227.72 is: 3,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.74 : 10,004.46 = 2,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.74/10,004.46 = 2,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.74x = 10,004.46 × 2,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.74x = 22,287,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,135.63/6,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.53

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