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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.54, 9,789.99 and 2,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.54, 9,789.99 and 2,367.46 is: 3,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.54 : 9,789.99 = 2,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.54/9,789.99 = 2,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.54x = 9,789.99 × 2,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.54x = 23,177,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,409.73/6,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.62

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