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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.61, 10,013.04 and 2,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.61, 10,013.04 and 2,291.01 is: 3,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.61 : 10,013.04 = 2,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.61/10,013.04 = 2,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.61x = 10,013.04 × 2,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.61x = 22,939,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,974.77/6,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.90

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