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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.99, 10,010.63 and 2,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.99, 10,010.63 and 2,975.14 is: 4,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.99 : 10,010.63 = 2,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.99/10,010.63 = 2,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.99x = 10,010.63 × 2,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.99x = 29,783,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783,025.74/6,672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.22

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