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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.76, 9,347.96 and 1,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.76, 9,347.96 and 1,848.33 is: 2,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.76 : 9,347.96 = 1,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.76/9,347.96 = 1,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.76x = 9,347.96 × 1,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.76x = 17,278,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,105.67/6,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.03

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