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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.76, 10,002.96 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.76, 10,002.96 and 2,289.24 is: 3,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.76 : 10,002.96 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.76/10,002.96 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.76x = 10,002.96 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.76x = 22,899,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,176.15/6,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.80

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