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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,888.54, 10,333.77 and 2,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,888.54, 10,333.77 and 2,208.69 is: 3,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,888.54 : 10,333.77 = 2,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,888.54/10,333.77 = 2,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,888.54x = 10,333.77 × 2,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,888.54x = 22,824,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,094.46/6,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.34

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