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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,732.22, 10,099.96 and 2,115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,732.22, 10,099.96 and 2,115.22 is: 3,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,732.22 : 10,099.96 = 2,115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,732.22/10,099.96 = 2,115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,732.22x = 10,099.96 × 2,115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,732.22x = 21,363,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,637.39/6,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.34

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