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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.82, 9,791.84 and 1,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.82, 9,791.84 and 1,909.82 is: 2,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.82 : 9,791.84 = 1,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.82/9,791.84 = 1,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.82x = 9,791.84 × 1,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.82x = 18,700,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700,651.87/6,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.20

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