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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.48, 9,465.62 and 1,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.48, 9,465.62 and 1,927.26 is: 2,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.48 : 9,465.62 = 1,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.48/9,465.62 = 1,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.48x = 9,465.62 × 1,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.48x = 18,242,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,710.80/6,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.32

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