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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.76, 9,741.84 and 2,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.76, 9,741.84 and 2,110.64 is: 3,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.76 : 9,741.84 = 2,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.76/9,741.84 = 2,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.76x = 9,741.84 × 2,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.76x = 20,561,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561,468.47/6,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.34

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