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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.47, 9,380.32 and 1,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.47, 9,380.32 and 1,869.92 is: 2,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.47 : 9,380.32 = 1,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.47/9,380.32 = 1,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.47x = 9,380.32 × 1,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.47x = 17,540,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,447.97/6,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.36

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