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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.02, 9,858.96 and 2,620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.02, 9,858.96 and 2,620.58 is: 3,932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.02 : 9,858.96 = 2,620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.02/9,858.96 = 2,620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.02x = 9,858.96 × 2,620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.02x = 25,836,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,193.40/6,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.44

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