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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.69, 10,010.46 and 2,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.69, 10,010.46 and 2,230.74 is: 3,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.69 : 10,010.46 = 2,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.69/10,010.46 = 2,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.69x = 10,010.46 × 2,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.69x = 22,330,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,741.91/6,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.59

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