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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.76, 10,019.52 and 2,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.76, 10,019.52 and 2,297.25 is: 3,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.76 : 10,019.52 = 2,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.76/10,019.52 = 2,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.76x = 10,019.52 × 2,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.76x = 23,017,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,017,342.32/6,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.84

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