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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.52, 10,039.61 and 2,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.52, 10,039.61 and 2,994.14 is: 4,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.52 : 10,039.61 = 2,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.52/10,039.61 = 2,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.52x = 10,039.61 × 2,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.52x = 30,060,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060,030.47/6,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.26

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