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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.92, 9,466.32 and 1,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.92, 9,466.32 and 1,927.10 is: 2,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.92 : 9,466.32 = 1,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.92/9,466.32 = 1,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.92x = 9,466.32 × 1,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.92x = 18,242,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,545.27/6,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.09

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