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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.73, 9,827.96 and 1,935.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.73, 9,827.96 and 1,935.09 is: 2,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.73 : 9,827.96 = 1,935.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.73/9,827.96 = 1,935.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.73x = 9,827.96 × 1,935.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.73x = 19,017,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,977.44/6,551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.74

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