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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.54, 10,014.83 and 2,515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.54, 10,014.83 and 2,515.43 is: 3,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.54 : 10,014.83 = 2,515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.54/10,014.83 = 2,515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.54x = 10,014.83 × 2,515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.54x = 25,191,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191,541.18/6,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.14

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