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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.05, 9,475.60 and 1,934.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.05, 9,475.60 and 1,934.49 is: 2,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.05 : 9,475.60 = 1,934.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.05/9,475.60 = 1,934.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.05x = 9,475.60 × 1,934.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.05x = 18,330,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,453.44/6,317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.74

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