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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.13, 9,827.57 and 2,854.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.13, 9,827.57 and 2,854.27 is: 4,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.13 : 9,827.57 = 2,854.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.13/9,827.57 = 2,854.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.13x = 9,827.57 × 2,854.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.13x = 28,050,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050,520.79/6,553.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.48

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