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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.76, 9,451.40 and 1,919.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.76, 9,451.40 and 1,919.19 is: 2,877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.76 : 9,451.40 = 1,919.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.76/9,451.40 = 1,919.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.76x = 9,451.40 × 1,919.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.76x = 18,139,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,022.77/6,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.95

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