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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.65, 9,845.95 and 2,345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.65, 9,845.95 and 2,345.35 is: 3,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.65 : 9,845.95 = 2,345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.65/9,845.95 = 2,345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.65x = 9,845.95 × 2,345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.65x = 23,092,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,149.60/6,562.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.73

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