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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.95, 9,476.29 and 1,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.95, 9,476.29 and 1,935.44 is: 2,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.95 : 9,476.29 = 1,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.95/9,476.29 = 1,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.95x = 9,476.29 × 1,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.95x = 18,340,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340,790.72/6,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.97

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