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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.70, 9,843.85 and 2,180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.70, 9,843.85 and 2,180.67 is: 3,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.70 : 9,843.85 = 2,180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.70/9,843.85 = 2,180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.70x = 9,843.85 × 2,180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.70x = 21,466,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,197.30/6,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.95

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