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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.54, 9,452.21 and 1,918.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.54, 9,452.21 and 1,918.34 is: 2,877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.54 : 9,452.21 = 1,918.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.54/9,452.21 = 1,918.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.54x = 9,452.21 × 1,918.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.54x = 18,132,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,552.53/6,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.94

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