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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.92, 9,995.42 and 2,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.92, 9,995.42 and 2,285.98 is: 3,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.92 : 9,995.42 = 2,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.92/9,995.42 = 2,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.92x = 9,995.42 × 2,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.92x = 22,849,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,330.21/6,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.21

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