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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,683.43, 10,018.84 and 2,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,683.43, 10,018.84 and 2,297.82 is: 3,444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,683.43 : 10,018.84 = 2,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,683.43/10,018.84 = 2,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,683.43x = 10,018.84 × 2,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,683.43x = 23,021,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,490.93/6,683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.56

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