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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.05, 10,009.52 and 1,992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.05, 10,009.52 and 1,992.10 is: 2,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.05 : 10,009.52 = 1,992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.05/10,009.52 = 1,992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.05x = 10,009.52 × 1,992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.05x = 19,939,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,964.79/6,672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.58

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