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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.98, 9,529.86 and 2,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.98, 9,529.86 and 2,655.76 is: 3,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.98 : 9,529.86 = 2,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.98/9,529.86 = 2,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.98x = 9,529.86 × 2,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.98x = 25,309,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309,020.99/6,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.06

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