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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.19, 9,783.79 and 2,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.19, 9,783.79 and 2,626.63 is: 3,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.19 : 9,783.79 = 2,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.19/9,783.79 = 2,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.19x = 9,783.79 × 2,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.19x = 25,698,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698,365.30/6,522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.15

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