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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.82, 9,469.98 and 1,931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.82, 9,469.98 and 1,931.31 is: 2,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.82 : 9,469.98 = 1,931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.82/9,469.98 = 1,931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.82x = 9,469.98 × 1,931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.82x = 18,289,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289,467.07/6,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.74

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