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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.13, 9,748.39 and 2,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.13, 9,748.39 and 2,056.91 is: 3,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.13 : 9,748.39 = 2,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.13/9,748.39 = 2,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.13x = 9,748.39 × 2,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.13x = 20,051,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,560.87/6,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.75

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