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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.21, 10,051.70 and 2,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.21, 10,051.70 and 2,544.98 is: 3,814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.21 : 10,051.70 = 2,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.21/10,051.70 = 2,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.21x = 10,051.70 × 2,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.21x = 25,581,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581,375.47/6,707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.01

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