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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.68, 10,005.12 and 2,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.68, 10,005.12 and 2,288 is: 3,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.68 : 10,005.12 = 2,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.68/10,005.12 = 2,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.68x = 10,005.12 × 2,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.68x = 22,891,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,714.56/6,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.18

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