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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.05, 9,828.93 and 2,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.05, 9,828.93 and 2,855.19 is: 4,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.05 : 9,828.93 = 2,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.05/9,828.93 = 2,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.05x = 9,828.93 × 2,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.05x = 28,063,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,462.65/6,554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.85

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