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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.52, 9,887.52 and 1,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.52, 9,887.52 and 1,975.52 is: 2,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.52 : 9,887.52 = 1,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.52/9,887.52 = 1,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.52x = 9,887.52 × 1,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.52x = 19,533,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,025.64/6,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.91

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