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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.32, 9,849.21 and 2,184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.32, 9,849.21 and 2,184.71 is: 3,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.32 : 9,849.21 = 2,184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.32/9,849.21 = 2,184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.32x = 9,849.21 × 2,184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.32x = 21,517,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,618.33/6,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.98

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