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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.36, 9,414.71 and 1,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.36, 9,414.71 and 1,892.96 is: 2,839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.36 : 9,414.71 = 1,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.36/9,414.71 = 1,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.36x = 9,414.71 × 1,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.36x = 17,821,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,669.44/6,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.94

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