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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.44, 10,009.68 and 1,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.44, 10,009.68 and 1,994.80 is: 2,991.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.44 : 10,009.68 = 1,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.44/10,009.68 = 1,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.44x = 10,009.68 × 1,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.44x = 19,967,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,309.66/6,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.61

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