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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.29, 10,012.41 and 2,232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.29, 10,012.41 and 2,232.82 is: 3,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.29 : 10,012.41 = 2,232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.29/10,012.41 = 2,232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.29x = 10,012.41 × 2,232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.29x = 22,355,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,865.49/6,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.55

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