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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.06, 9,826.97 and 2,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.06, 9,826.97 and 2,391.88 is: 3,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.06 : 9,826.97 = 2,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.06/9,826.97 = 2,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.06x = 9,826.97 × 2,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.06x = 23,504,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,933.00/6,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.05

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