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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.67, 9,773.51 and 1,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.67, 9,773.51 and 1,835.68 is: 2,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.67 : 9,773.51 = 1,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.67/9,773.51 = 1,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.67x = 9,773.51 × 1,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.67x = 17,941,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,036.84/6,515.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.52

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