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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.97, 10,004.55 and 2,228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.97, 10,004.55 and 2,228.03 is: 3,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.97 : 10,004.55 = 2,228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.97/10,004.55 = 2,228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.97x = 10,004.55 × 2,228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.97x = 22,290,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,437.54/6,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.91

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