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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.44, 9,464.66 and 1,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.44, 9,464.66 and 1,927.24 is: 2,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.44 : 9,464.66 = 1,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.44/9,464.66 = 1,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.44x = 9,464.66 × 1,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.44x = 18,240,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240,671.34/6,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.01

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