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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,770.55, 10,153.08 and 3,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,770.55, 10,153.08 and 3,997.92 is: 5,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,770.55 : 10,153.08 = 3,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,770.55/10,153.08 = 3,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,770.55x = 10,153.08 × 3,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,770.55x = 40,591,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,201.59/6,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.26

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