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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.74, 9,844.97 and 2,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.74, 9,844.97 and 2,460.06 is: 3,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.74 : 9,844.97 = 2,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.74/9,844.97 = 2,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.74x = 9,844.97 × 2,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.74x = 24,219,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,216.90/6,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.85

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