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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.99, 9,477.44 and 1,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.99, 9,477.44 and 1,934.88 is: 2,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.99 : 9,477.44 = 1,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.99/9,477.44 = 1,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.99x = 9,477.44 × 1,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.99x = 18,337,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,713.94/6,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.46

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