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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.97, 9,782.48 and 2,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.97, 9,782.48 and 2,360.54 is: 3,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.97 : 9,782.48 = 2,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.97/9,782.48 = 2,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.97x = 9,782.48 × 2,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.97x = 23,091,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,935.34/6,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.18

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