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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.36, 9,415.08 and 1,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.36, 9,415.08 and 1,893.72 is: 2,840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.36 : 9,415.08 = 1,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.36/9,415.08 = 1,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.36x = 9,415.08 × 1,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.36x = 17,829,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,525.30/6,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.74

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