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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.62, 9,458.40 and 1,923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.62, 9,458.40 and 1,923.10 is: 2,884.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.62 : 9,458.40 = 1,923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.62/9,458.40 = 1,923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.62x = 9,458.40 × 1,923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.62x = 18,189,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,449.04/6,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.64

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