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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.28, 10,019.52 and 2,296.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.28, 10,019.52 and 2,296.77 is: 3,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.28 : 10,019.52 = 2,296.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.28/10,019.52 = 2,296.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.28x = 10,019.52 × 2,296.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.28x = 23,012,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,012,532.95/6,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.36

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