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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.78, 9,855.20 and 2,410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.78, 9,855.20 and 2,410.83 is: 3,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.78 : 9,855.20 = 2,410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.78/9,855.20 = 2,410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.78x = 9,855.20 × 2,410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.78x = 23,759,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,217.84/6,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.14

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