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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.64, 10,005.64 and 2,724.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.64, 10,005.64 and 2,724.43 is: 4,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.64 : 10,005.64 = 2,724.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.64/10,005.64 = 2,724.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.64x = 10,005.64 × 2,724.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.64x = 27,259,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259,665.79/6,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.45

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