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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.72, 10,005.34 and 3,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.72, 10,005.34 and 3,755.84 is: 5,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.72 : 10,005.34 = 3,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.72/10,005.34 = 3,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.72x = 10,005.34 × 3,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.72x = 37,578,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,578,456.19/6,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.28

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