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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.18, 9,888.34 and 2,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.18, 9,888.34 and 2,209.64 is: 3,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.18 : 9,888.34 = 2,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.18/9,888.34 = 2,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.18x = 9,888.34 × 2,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.18x = 21,849,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,671.60/6,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.48

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