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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.51, 10,009.80 and 2,288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.51, 10,009.80 and 2,288.91 is: 3,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.51 : 10,009.80 = 2,288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.51/10,009.80 = 2,288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.51x = 10,009.80 × 2,288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.51x = 22,911,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,531.32/6,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.72

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