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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.21, 9,414.33 and 1,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.21, 9,414.33 and 1,892.40 is: 2,839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.21 : 9,414.33 = 1,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.21/9,414.33 = 1,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.21x = 9,414.33 × 1,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.21x = 17,815,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815,635.69/6,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.05

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