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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.91, 9,445.80 and 1,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.91, 9,445.80 and 1,794.65 is: 2,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.91 : 9,445.80 = 1,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.91/9,445.80 = 1,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.91x = 9,445.80 × 1,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.91x = 16,951,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951,848.77/6,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.66

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