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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,496.63, 9,745.97 and 2,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,496.63, 9,745.97 and 2,113.06 is: 3,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,496.63 : 9,745.97 = 2,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,496.63/9,745.97 = 2,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,496.63x = 9,745.97 × 2,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,496.63x = 20,593,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,853.27/6,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.93

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