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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.65, 9,402.67 and 1,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.65, 9,402.67 and 1,826.34 is: 2,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.65 : 9,402.67 = 1,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.65/9,402.67 = 1,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.65x = 9,402.67 × 1,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.65x = 17,172,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,472.33/6,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.42

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