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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.70, 9,848.53 and 2,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.70, 9,848.53 and 2,127.08 is: 3,190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.70 : 9,848.53 = 2,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.70/9,848.53 = 2,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.70x = 9,848.53 × 2,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.70x = 20,948,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948,611.19/6,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.61

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