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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.06, 9,828.47 and 2,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.06, 9,828.47 and 2,392.88 is: 3,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.06 : 9,828.47 = 2,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.06/9,828.47 = 2,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.06x = 9,828.47 × 2,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.06x = 23,518,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,349.29/6,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.55

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