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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,491.61, 9,739.24 and 2,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,491.61, 9,739.24 and 2,110.32 is: 3,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,491.61 : 9,739.24 = 2,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,491.61/9,739.24 = 2,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,491.61x = 9,739.24 × 2,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,491.61x = 20,552,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552,907.68/6,491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.07

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