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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.91, 9,415.31 and 1,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.91, 9,415.31 and 1,893.41 is: 2,840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.91 : 9,415.31 = 1,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.91/9,415.31 = 1,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.91x = 9,415.31 × 1,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.91x = 17,826,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,985.56/6,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.54

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