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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.79, 9,458.35 and 1,922.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.79, 9,458.35 and 1,922.91 is: 2,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.79 : 9,458.35 = 1,922.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.79/9,458.35 = 1,922.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.79x = 9,458.35 × 1,922.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.79x = 18,187,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187,515.52/6,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.25

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