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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.73, 10,010.80 and 2,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.73, 10,010.80 and 2,291.13 is: 3,436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.73 : 10,010.80 = 2,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.73/10,010.80 = 2,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.73x = 10,010.80 × 2,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.73x = 22,936,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,044.20/6,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.77

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