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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.76, 9,858.24 and 2,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.76, 9,858.24 and 2,191.04 is: 3,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.76 : 9,858.24 = 2,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.76/9,858.24 = 2,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.76x = 9,858.24 × 2,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.76x = 21,599,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,798.17/6,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.26

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