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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.64, 10,015.95 and 3,388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.64, 10,015.95 and 3,388.86 is: 5,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.64 : 10,015.95 = 3,388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.64/10,015.95 = 3,388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.64x = 10,015.95 × 3,388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.64x = 33,942,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,942,652.32/6,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.32

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