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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.36, 9,854.04 and 2,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.36, 9,854.04 and 2,672.88 is: 4,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.36 : 9,854.04 = 2,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.36/9,854.04 = 2,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.36x = 9,854.04 × 2,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.36x = 26,338,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338,666.44/6,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.32

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