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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.03, 9,376.77 and 1,869.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.03, 9,376.77 and 1,869.67 is: 2,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.03 : 9,376.77 = 1,869.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.03/9,376.77 = 1,869.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.03x = 9,376.77 × 1,869.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.03x = 17,531,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531,418.68/6,253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.67

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