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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.95, 10,004.72 and 2,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.95, 10,004.72 and 2,774.25 is: 4,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.95 : 10,004.72 = 2,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.95/10,004.72 = 2,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.95x = 10,004.72 × 2,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.95x = 27,755,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,580.59/6,669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.29

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