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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.85, 9,835.37 and 2,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.85, 9,835.37 and 2,397.95 is: 3,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.85 : 9,835.37 = 2,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.85/9,835.37 = 2,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.85x = 9,835.37 × 2,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.85x = 23,584,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,725.49/6,560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.77

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