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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,330.21, 9,492.57 and 2,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,330.21, 9,492.57 and 2,170.62 is: 3,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,330.21 : 9,492.57 = 2,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,330.21/9,492.57 = 2,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,330.21x = 9,492.57 × 2,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,330.21x = 20,604,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604,762.29/6,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.99

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