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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,549.91, 9,826.67 and 2,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,549.91, 9,826.67 and 2,170.44 is: 3,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,549.91 : 9,826.67 = 2,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,549.91/9,826.67 = 2,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,549.91x = 9,826.67 × 2,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,549.91x = 21,328,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,203.06/6,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.26

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