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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.42, 9,441.96 and 2,919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.42, 9,441.96 and 2,919.23 is: 4,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.42 : 9,441.96 = 2,919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.42/9,441.96 = 2,919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.42x = 9,441.96 × 2,919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.42x = 27,563,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,252.89/6,300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.83

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