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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.76, 9,829.86 and 2,394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.76, 9,829.86 and 2,394.04 is: 3,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.76 : 9,829.86 = 2,394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.76/9,829.86 = 2,394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.76x = 9,829.86 × 2,394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.76x = 23,533,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,078.03/6,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.32

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