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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.76, 9,774.57 and 2,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.76, 9,774.57 and 2,134.04 is: 3,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.76 : 9,774.57 = 2,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.76/9,774.57 = 2,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.76x = 9,774.57 × 2,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.76x = 20,859,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859,323.36/6,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.38

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