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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.56, 10,017.48 and 2,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.56, 10,017.48 and 2,295.52 is: 3,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.56 : 10,017.48 = 2,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.56/10,017.48 = 2,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.56x = 10,017.48 × 2,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.56x = 22,995,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995,325.69/6,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.64

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