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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.89, 9,858.33 and 4,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.89, 9,858.33 and 4,921.44 is: 7,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.89 : 9,858.33 = 4,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.89/9,858.33 = 4,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.89x = 9,858.33 × 4,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.89x = 48,517,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,179.60/6,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.80

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