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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.11, 9,889.62 and 2,209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.11, 9,889.62 and 2,209.46 is: 3,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.11 : 9,889.62 = 2,209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.11/9,889.62 = 2,209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.11x = 9,889.62 × 2,209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.11x = 21,850,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,850,670.36/6,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.67

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