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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.96, 10,066.36 and 2,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.96, 10,066.36 and 2,552.48 is: 3,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.96 : 10,066.36 = 2,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.96/10,066.36 = 2,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.96x = 10,066.36 × 2,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.96x = 25,694,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,694,182.57/6,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.12

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