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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.66, 9,433.95 and 2,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.66, 9,433.95 and 2,129.58 is: 3,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.66 : 9,433.95 = 2,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.66/9,433.95 = 2,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.66x = 9,433.95 × 2,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.66x = 20,090,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090,351.24/6,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.19

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