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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.53, 9,788.26 and 1,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.53, 9,788.26 and 1,595.19 is: 2,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.53 : 9,788.26 = 1,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.53/9,788.26 = 1,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.53x = 9,788.26 × 1,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.53x = 15,614,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,134.47/6,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.78

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