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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.55, 10,033.61 and 2,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.55, 10,033.61 and 2,997.32 is: 4,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.55 : 10,033.61 = 2,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.55/10,033.61 = 2,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.55x = 10,033.61 × 2,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.55x = 30,073,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073,874.77/6,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.31

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