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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.13, 9,854.85 and 2,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.13, 9,854.85 and 2,127.71 is: 3,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.13 : 9,854.85 = 2,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.13/9,854.85 = 2,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.13x = 9,854.85 × 2,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.13x = 20,968,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,262.89/6,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.45

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