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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.54, 9,836.66 and 2,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.54, 9,836.66 and 2,665.82 is: 3,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.54 : 9,836.66 = 2,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.54/9,836.66 = 2,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.54x = 9,836.66 × 2,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.54x = 26,222,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,796.22/6,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.22

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