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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.91, 9,801.54 and 2,835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.91, 9,801.54 and 2,835.09 is: 4,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.91 : 9,801.54 = 2,835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.91/9,801.54 = 2,835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.91x = 9,801.54 × 2,835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.91x = 27,788,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,248.04/6,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.93

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