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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.88, 10,010.70 and 2,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.88, 10,010.70 and 2,779.32 is: 4,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.88 : 10,010.70 = 2,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.88/10,010.70 = 2,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.88x = 10,010.70 × 2,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.88x = 27,822,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,938.72/6,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.31

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