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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.23, 9,843.71 and 2,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.23, 9,843.71 and 2,670.51 is: 4,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.23 : 9,843.71 = 2,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.23/9,843.71 = 2,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.23x = 9,843.71 × 2,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.23x = 26,287,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287,712.64/6,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.25

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