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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.34, 10,005.09 and 3,899.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.34, 10,005.09 and 3,899.62 is: 5,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.34 : 10,005.09 = 3,899.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.34/10,005.09 = 3,899.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.34x = 10,005.09 × 3,899.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.34x = 39,016,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,016,049.07/6,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.43

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