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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.03, 9,343.45 and 1,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.03, 9,343.45 and 1,846.46 is: 2,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.03 : 9,343.45 = 1,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.03/9,343.45 = 1,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.03x = 9,343.45 × 1,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.03x = 17,252,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,297.45/6,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.22

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