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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.98, 9,890.16 and 2,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.98, 9,890.16 and 2,210.76 is: 3,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.98 : 9,890.16 = 2,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.98/9,890.16 = 2,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.98x = 9,890.16 × 2,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.98x = 21,864,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864,770.12/6,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.37

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