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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.02, 9,975.58 and 2,490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.02, 9,975.58 and 2,490.46 is: 3,735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.02 : 9,975.58 = 2,490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.02/9,975.58 = 2,490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.02x = 9,975.58 × 2,490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.02x = 24,843,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,782.97/6,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.33

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