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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.59, 9,443.82 and 1,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.59, 9,443.82 and 1,913.40 is: 2,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.59 : 9,443.82 = 1,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.59/9,443.82 = 1,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.59x = 9,443.82 × 1,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.59x = 18,069,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,805.19/6,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.23

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