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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.52, 9,459.70 and 1,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.52, 9,459.70 and 1,923.42 is: 2,885.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.52 : 9,459.70 = 1,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.52/9,459.70 = 1,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.52x = 9,459.70 × 1,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.52x = 18,194,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,966.56/6,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.56

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