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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.89, 10,012.41 and 3,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.89, 10,012.41 and 3,553.54 is: 5,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.89 : 10,012.41 = 3,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.89/10,012.41 = 3,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.89x = 10,012.41 × 3,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.89x = 35,579,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,474.40/6,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.54

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