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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.83, 9,815.10 and 2,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.83, 9,815.10 and 2,326.99 is: 3,489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.83 : 9,815.10 = 2,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.83/9,815.10 = 2,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.83x = 9,815.10 × 2,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.83x = 22,839,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839,639.55/6,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.19

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