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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,554.11, 9,827.52 and 2,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,554.11, 9,827.52 and 2,170.39 is: 3,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,554.11 : 9,827.52 = 2,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,554.11/9,827.52 = 2,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,554.11x = 9,827.52 × 2,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,554.11x = 21,329,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,551.13/6,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.38

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