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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.62, 10,008.94 and 2,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.62, 10,008.94 and 2,777.06 is: 4,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.62 : 10,008.94 = 2,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.62/10,008.94 = 2,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.62x = 10,008.94 × 2,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.62x = 27,795,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,795,426.92/6,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.59

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