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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.67, 10,013.60 and 1,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.67, 10,013.60 and 1,994.57 is: 2,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.67 : 10,013.60 = 1,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.67/10,013.60 = 1,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.67x = 10,013.60 × 1,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.67x = 19,972,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972,869.34/6,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.89

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