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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.03, 9,470.70 and 1,931.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.03, 9,470.70 and 1,931.48 is: 2,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.03 : 9,470.70 = 1,931.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.03/9,470.70 = 1,931.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.03x = 9,470.70 × 1,931.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.03x = 18,292,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,467.64/6,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.11

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