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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.11, 10,003.38 and 2,286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.11, 10,003.38 and 2,286.01 is: 3,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.11 : 10,003.38 = 2,286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.11/10,003.38 = 2,286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.11x = 10,003.38 × 2,286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.11x = 22,867,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,826.71/6,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.43

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