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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.21, 9,750.20 and 2,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.21, 9,750.20 and 2,393.25 is: 3,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.21 : 9,750.20 = 2,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.21/9,750.20 = 2,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.21x = 9,750.20 × 2,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.21x = 23,334,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,334,666.15/6,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.94

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