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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.73, 10,006.79 and 2,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.73, 10,006.79 and 2,775.63 is: 4,163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.73 : 10,006.79 = 2,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.73/10,006.79 = 2,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.73x = 10,006.79 × 2,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.73x = 27,775,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,132.65/6,671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.11

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