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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.14, 9,865.39 and 2,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.14, 9,865.39 and 2,416.83 is: 3,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.14 : 9,865.39 = 2,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.14/9,865.39 = 2,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.14x = 9,865.39 × 2,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.14x = 23,842,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842,942.83/6,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.12

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