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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.76, 9,445.67 and 1,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.76, 9,445.67 and 1,914.25 is: 2,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.76 : 9,445.67 = 1,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.76/9,445.67 = 1,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.76x = 9,445.67 × 1,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.76x = 18,081,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,373.80/6,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.54

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