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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.09, 9,837.86 and 2,343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.09, 9,837.86 and 2,343.43 is: 3,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.09 : 9,837.86 = 2,343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.09/9,837.86 = 2,343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.09x = 9,837.86 × 2,343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.09x = 23,054,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,336.84/6,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.33

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