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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.96, 10,006.94 and 2,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.96, 10,006.94 and 2,723.13 is: 4,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.96 : 10,006.94 = 2,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.96/10,006.94 = 2,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.96x = 10,006.94 × 2,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.96x = 27,250,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,250,205.33/6,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.13

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