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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.89, 10,009.82 and 1,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.89, 10,009.82 and 1,992.03 is: 2,988.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.89 : 10,009.82 = 1,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.89/10,009.82 = 1,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.89x = 10,009.82 × 1,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.89x = 19,939,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,861.73/6,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.64

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