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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.97, 10,006.05 and 2,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.97, 10,006.05 and 2,229.04 is: 3,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.97 : 10,006.05 = 2,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.97/10,006.05 = 2,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.97x = 10,006.05 × 2,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.97x = 22,303,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,835.66/6,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.42

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