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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.44, 10,016.64 and 2,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.44, 10,016.64 and 2,296.08 is: 3,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.44 : 10,016.64 = 2,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.44/10,016.64 = 2,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.44x = 10,016.64 × 2,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.44x = 22,999,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,006.77/6,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.25

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