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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.74, 9,457.98 and 1,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.74, 9,457.98 and 1,923.28 is: 2,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.74 : 9,457.98 = 1,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.74/9,457.98 = 1,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.74x = 9,457.98 × 1,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.74x = 18,190,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,190,343.77/6,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.73

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