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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.72, 10,010.44 and 2,229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.72, 10,010.44 and 2,229.86 is: 3,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.72 : 10,010.44 = 2,229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.72/10,010.44 = 2,229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.72x = 10,010.44 × 2,229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.72x = 22,321,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,879.74/6,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.24

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