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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,681.52, 10,021.92 and 2,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,681.52, 10,021.92 and 2,298.88 is: 3,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,681.52 : 10,021.92 = 2,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,681.52/10,021.92 = 2,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,681.52x = 10,021.92 × 2,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,681.52x = 23,039,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,191.45/6,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.20

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