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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.73, 9,462.98 and 1,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.73, 9,462.98 and 1,925.53 is: 2,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.73 : 9,462.98 = 1,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.73/9,462.98 = 1,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.73x = 9,462.98 × 1,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.73x = 18,221,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221,194.94/6,307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.71

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