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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.76, 9,826.20 and 2,654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.76, 9,826.20 and 2,654.25 is: 3,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.76 : 9,826.20 = 2,654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.76/9,826.20 = 2,654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.76x = 9,826.20 × 2,654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.76x = 26,081,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,081,191.35/6,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.40

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