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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.61, 9,475.97 and 1,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.61, 9,475.97 and 1,934.84 is: 2,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.61 : 9,475.97 = 1,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.61/9,475.97 = 1,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.61x = 9,475.97 × 1,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.61x = 18,334,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,428.74/6,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.11

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