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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.76, 9,831.36 and 2,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.76, 9,831.36 and 2,395.04 is: 3,592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.76 : 9,831.36 = 2,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.76/9,831.36 = 2,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.76x = 9,831.36 × 2,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.76x = 23,546,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,500.45/6,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.82

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