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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.93, 10,004.40 and 2,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.93, 10,004.40 and 2,291.98 is: 3,434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.93 : 10,004.40 = 2,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.93/10,004.40 = 2,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.93x = 10,004.40 × 2,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.93x = 22,929,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,884.71/6,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.20

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