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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.58, 9,848.16 and 2,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.58, 9,848.16 and 2,669.90 is: 4,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.58 : 9,848.16 = 2,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.58/9,848.16 = 2,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.58x = 9,848.16 × 2,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.58x = 26,293,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,602.38/6,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.76

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