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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.64, 9,819.15 and 2,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.64, 9,819.15 and 2,163.90 is: 3,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.64 : 9,819.15 = 2,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.64/9,819.15 = 2,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.64x = 9,819.15 × 2,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.64x = 21,247,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247,658.69/6,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.08

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