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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.87, 9,851.94 and 2,410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.87, 9,851.94 and 2,410.91 is: 3,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.87 : 9,851.94 = 2,410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.87/9,851.94 = 2,410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.87x = 9,851.94 × 2,410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.87x = 23,752,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,091.41/6,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.21

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