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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.68, 9,798.62 and 2,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.68, 9,798.62 and 2,635.88 is: 3,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.68 : 9,798.62 = 2,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.68/9,798.62 = 2,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.68x = 9,798.62 × 2,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.68x = 25,827,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827,986.49/6,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.08

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