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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.31, 9,804.61 and 2,836.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.31, 9,804.61 and 2,836.64 is: 4,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.31 : 9,804.61 = 2,836.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.31/9,804.61 = 2,836.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.31x = 9,804.61 × 2,836.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.31x = 27,812,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,148.91/6,535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.67

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