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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,730.64, 10,096.79 and 2,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,730.64, 10,096.79 and 2,227.88 is: 3,342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,730.64 : 10,096.79 = 2,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,730.64/10,096.79 = 2,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,730.64x = 10,096.79 × 2,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,730.64x = 22,494,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494,391.59/6,730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.09

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