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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.84, 9,999.30 and 2,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.84, 9,999.30 and 2,286.76 is: 3,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.84 : 9,999.30 = 2,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.84/9,999.30 = 2,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.84x = 9,999.30 × 2,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.84x = 22,865,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865,999.27/6,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.75

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