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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.59, 10,001.61 and 2,507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.59, 10,001.61 and 2,507.45 is: 3,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.59 : 10,001.61 = 2,507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.59/10,001.61 = 2,507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.59x = 10,001.61 × 2,507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.59x = 25,078,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078,536.99/6,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.13

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