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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.53, 10,009.36 and 1,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.53, 10,009.36 and 1,992.24 is: 2,988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.53 : 10,009.36 = 1,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.53/10,009.36 = 1,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.53x = 10,009.36 × 1,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.53x = 19,941,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941,047.37/6,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.53

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