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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.93, 10,021.26 and 2,296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.93, 10,021.26 and 2,296.82 is: 3,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.93 : 10,021.26 = 2,296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.93/10,021.26 = 2,296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.93x = 10,021.26 × 2,296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.93x = 23,016,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,974.54/6,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.69

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