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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.16, 9,995.79 and 2,286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.16, 9,995.79 and 2,286.23 is: 3,425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.16 : 9,995.79 = 2,286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.16/9,995.79 = 2,286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.16x = 9,995.79 × 2,286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.16x = 22,852,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852,624.99/6,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.58

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