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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,680.74, 10,027.20 and 3,563.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,680.74, 10,027.20 and 3,563.38 is: 5,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,680.74 : 10,027.20 = 3,563.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,680.74/10,027.20 = 3,563.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,680.74x = 10,027.20 × 3,563.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,680.74x = 35,730,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730,723.94/6,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.32

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