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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,521.32, 9,776.04 and 2,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,521.32, 9,776.04 and 2,821.24 is: 4,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,521.32 : 9,776.04 = 2,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,521.32/9,776.04 = 2,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,521.32x = 9,776.04 × 2,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,521.32x = 27,580,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,555.09/6,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.29

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