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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.23, 10,012.23 and 2,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.23, 10,012.23 and 2,975.13 is: 4,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.23 : 10,012.23 = 2,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.23/10,012.23 = 2,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.23x = 10,012.23 × 2,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.23x = 29,787,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787,685.84/6,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.76

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