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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.75, 9,442.60 and 1,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.75, 9,442.60 and 1,913.39 is: 2,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.75 : 9,442.60 = 1,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.75/9,442.60 = 1,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.75x = 9,442.60 × 1,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.75x = 18,067,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,376.41/6,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.32

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