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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.23, 10,013.73 and 2,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.23, 10,013.73 and 2,976.13 is: 4,465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.23 : 10,013.73 = 2,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.23/10,013.73 = 2,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.23x = 10,013.73 × 2,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.23x = 29,802,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802,162.26/6,674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.26

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