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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.67, 9,770.90 and 2,616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.67, 9,770.90 and 2,616.84 is: 3,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.67 : 9,770.90 = 2,616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.67/9,770.90 = 2,616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.67x = 9,770.90 × 2,616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.67x = 25,568,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,868.87/6,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.02

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