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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.32, 10,007.64 and 3,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.32, 10,007.64 and 3,207.12 is: 4,811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.32 : 10,007.64 = 3,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.32/10,007.64 = 3,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.32x = 10,007.64 × 3,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.32x = 32,095,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,702.40/6,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.72

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