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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.98, 9,546.60 and 2,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.98, 9,546.60 and 2,204.92 is: 3,306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.98 : 9,546.60 = 2,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.98/9,546.60 = 2,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.98x = 9,546.60 × 2,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.98x = 21,049,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049,489.27/6,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.56

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