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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.83, 9,773.75 and 1,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.83, 9,773.75 and 1,835.84 is: 2,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.83 : 9,773.75 = 1,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.83/9,773.75 = 1,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.83x = 9,773.75 × 1,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.83x = 17,942,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,983.15/6,515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.75

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