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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.70, 10,003.23 and 2,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.70, 10,003.23 and 2,286.06 is: 3,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.70 : 10,003.23 = 2,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.70/10,003.23 = 2,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.70x = 10,003.23 × 2,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.70x = 22,867,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,983.97/6,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.15

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