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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.38, 10,013.76 and 3,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.38, 10,013.76 and 3,391.83 is: 5,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.38 : 10,013.76 = 3,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.38/10,013.76 = 3,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.38x = 10,013.76 × 3,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.38x = 33,964,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,964,971.58/6,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.33

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