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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.32, 10,014.40 and 1,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.32, 10,014.40 and 1,995.70 is: 2,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.32 : 10,014.40 = 1,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.32/10,014.40 = 1,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.32x = 10,014.40 × 1,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.32x = 19,985,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,738.08/6,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.97

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