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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.69, 9,795.99 and 2,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.69, 9,795.99 and 2,635.04 is: 3,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.69 : 9,795.99 = 2,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.69/9,795.99 = 2,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.69x = 9,795.99 × 2,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.69x = 25,812,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812,825.49/6,530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.54

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