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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,677.55, 10,015.85 and 2,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,677.55, 10,015.85 and 2,294.91 is: 3,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,677.55 : 10,015.85 = 2,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,677.55/10,015.85 = 2,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,677.55x = 10,015.85 × 2,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,677.55x = 22,985,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,985,480.06/6,677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.20

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