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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.48, 10,007.73 and 3,895.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.48, 10,007.73 and 3,895.29 is: 5,839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.48 : 10,007.73 = 3,895.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.48/10,007.73 = 3,895.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.48x = 10,007.73 × 3,895.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.48x = 38,983,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,983,010.59/6,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.73

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