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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.65, 9,846.97 and 2,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.65, 9,846.97 and 2,122.98 is: 3,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.65 : 9,846.97 = 2,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.65/9,846.97 = 2,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.65x = 9,846.97 × 2,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.65x = 20,904,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904,961.22/6,564.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.48

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