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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.83, 10,010.62 and 1,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.83, 10,010.62 and 1,993.86 is: 2,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.83 : 10,010.62 = 1,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.83/10,010.62 = 1,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.83x = 10,010.62 × 1,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.83x = 19,959,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,774.79/6,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.75

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