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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.84, 10,007.43 and 2,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.84, 10,007.43 and 2,976.03 is: 4,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.84 : 10,007.43 = 2,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.84/10,007.43 = 2,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.84x = 10,007.43 × 2,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.84x = 29,782,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782,411.90/6,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.22

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