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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.54, 9,844.08 and 2,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.54, 9,844.08 and 2,180.44 is: 3,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.54 : 9,844.08 = 2,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.54/9,844.08 = 2,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.54x = 9,844.08 × 2,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.54x = 21,464,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,425.80/6,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.75

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