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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.66, 9,394.20 and 1,881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.66, 9,394.20 and 1,881.26 is: 2,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.66 : 9,394.20 = 1,881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.66/9,394.20 = 1,881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.66x = 9,394.20 × 1,881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.66x = 17,672,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,932.69/6,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.05

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