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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.68, 9,473.97 and 1,932.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.68, 9,473.97 and 1,932.57 is: 2,898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.68 : 9,473.97 = 1,932.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.68/9,473.97 = 1,932.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.68x = 9,473.97 × 1,932.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.68x = 18,309,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309,062.83/6,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.99

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