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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.38, 9,795.28 and 2,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.38, 9,795.28 and 2,149.91 is: 3,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.38 : 9,795.28 = 2,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.38/9,795.28 = 2,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.38x = 9,795.28 × 2,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.38x = 21,058,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,960.87/6,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.26

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