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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.44, 9,419.16 and 2,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.44, 9,419.16 and 2,948.40 is: 4,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.44 : 9,419.16 = 2,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.44/9,419.16 = 2,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.44x = 9,419.16 × 2,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.44x = 27,771,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771,451.34/6,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.78

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