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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.39, 9,975.56 and 1,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.39, 9,975.56 and 1,970.44 is: 2,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.39 : 9,975.56 = 1,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.39/9,975.56 = 1,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.39x = 9,975.56 × 1,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.39x = 19,656,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,242.45/6,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.65

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